Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has struggled during the 2026 season, recording nine home runs and a career-low .695 OPS as Toronto’s Blue Jays missed the play-offs. His comments that his $500 million contract reflected past performance, rather than future results, angered some supporters who expect such a deal to bring sustained production.

Guerrero later clarified that he was expressing disappointment in his own season and emphasised his continued hard work. The 14-year extension, signed in April 2025, followed a strong campaign and an impressive post-season in which he helped Toronto reach the World Series; it ranks third among MLB contracts, behind deals for Juan Soto and Shohei Ohtani.