Vlad Jr. Shines Amidst Blue Jays' Struggles

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The Toronto Blue Jays are stumbling out the gate with a seven-win, 10-loss record, landing

them forth in the American League East as they wrap up.

Against the Milwaukee Brewers, injuries have hammered them early, sidelineing guys like

Trey Yessivage, George Springer, and Alejandro Kirk, but Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is straight.

Fire, slashing point 3-2-8 with a point 4-4-6 on-base, and point 8-8-9-OPS through 17 games,

plus one-homer-and, seven ribbies.

Fans in the front office are buzzing about Vlad's carry job, echoing his playoff dominance

last fall, in his prime for a six-straight all-star.

Nod while the team's chasing that deep run again.

Manager John Schneider's mixing of lineups without his regulars, and Thursday he slotted

corner infielder Kazuma Okamoto into his first big league.

Start at first base, shifting the 27-year-old Guerrero to designated hitter for the first

time this season.

That rest keeps the goal-gloved defender fresh on his 14-year, $500 million dollar deal

through 2039, setting Toronto up.

For plenty more shots at a title with their cornerstone locked in.