Blue Jays All-Star Guerrero Apologizes for Comments Made About $500M Contract
- On Friday, Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. issued a public apology to fans and teammates before the series opener against the Cincinnati Reds at Rogers Centre.
- Guerrero previously sparked backlash following a Spanish-language podcast interview with Veronica Batista, where he stated his 14-year, $500-million contract recognized past accomplishments rather than future performance.
- The star has struggled significantly during the 2026 season, posting a.695 OPS and nine home runs while dealing with back and hamstring issues.
- Speaking to reporters, Guerrero expressed regret for his remarks, noting his father advised him to apologize after realizing his words did not reflect his true intentions.
- Manager John Schneider defended the franchise player, emphasizing unfortunate timing, while the organization hopes a longer offseason will allow Guerrero to reset for a bounce-back year.
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Independent EspañolTORONTO (AP) — Toronto’s Tiles Star, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., apologized on Friday for comments he made during a Spanish interview about his $500 million contract for 14 years.
Jays star Guerrero backtracks, expresses 'regret' over contract remarks
Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero, who earlier this week said he stood by his remarks that he received a $500 million extension for what he did in the past, said he owed an apology for comments that were "not what I really wanted to say."
Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. apologizes for comments about his
TORONTO (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. apologized Friday for comments he made during a Spanish language interview about his $500 million, 14-year contract . In the first season of the big deal, Guerrero
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Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. apologizes for comments about his $500 million contract
Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has apologized for comments he made about his $500 million, 14-year contract. In a Spanish language interview, Guerrero said he was being paid for his past achievements, not future performance. A clip of…
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