Guerrero Jr. Struggles Under $500M Contract | Toronto Blue Jays News

0:00On September 11th, yo, let's talk about Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and this rough season he's having, we're talking about a guy who signed a massive $500 million deal. And in this first year, his numbers at the plate are just not there. He's second in all of Major League Baseball with 19 double playouts, which is basically killing rallies for the Blue Jays. His batting average is sitting around $2.50 with only 8 home runs and his overall offensive production is below league average. This is a tough pill to swallow, especially considering the expectations that come with a contract of that magnitude. He's got 13 more years on that deal and the team is paying him over $40 million this year alone. The fact that he hasn't hit a single home run at Roger Center, his home stadium is pretty wild and definitely not what anyone envisioned. Now, it's not all bad news. His defense at first base has been absolutely stellar, earning him gold glove consideration. But let's be real, the Blue Jays are paying him for his bat, not just his glove.

1:03They need him to be a major offensive force if they want to make a serious run at the playoffs. The front office has to be looking at this situation with some serious concern. They've got a long term commitment to Guerrero Jr. And right now, his offensive output just isn't matching the investment. This contract is structured in a way that the money is guaranteed, so there's no easy way out of it, even if he continues to struggle at the plate. So while his defenses top notch, the team is really relying on him to deliver offensively. Right now, his bat is lagging behind, and that's a major storyline for the Blue Jays as they push towards the end of the season. Toronto Blue Jays News today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on the field and beyond.