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Vladimir Guerrero Sr. could be the key to a Vladdy Jr. bounce-back for the Blue Jays in 2027

Blue Jays hope a familiar face can help Vladimir Guerrero Jr. get his power back.
ByEdward Eng
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Jul 2, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Montreal Expos player Vladimir Guerrero Sr. signs a ball for Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) before the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 2, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Montreal Expos player Vladimir Guerrero Sr. signs a ball for Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) before the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports | USA TODAY Sports

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. certainly had a season he would rather forget with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2026. After putting an historic 2025 postseason run, Guerrero followed it up with a disappointing campaign that saw him suffer through a severe power outage. In the end, he managed only nine home runs and 57 RBIs, the worst offensive output arguably his entire career.

Whether his offseason laser eye surgery will help remains to be seen. But there may be another secret weapon that could significantly help turn things around for Vladdy. According to MLB insider Mike Rodríguez, Vladimir Guerrero Sr. is stepping up to the plate to help out junior.

Guerrero Sr. could be the perfect advisor to unlock Vladdy ahead of the 2027 season with the Blue Jays

As a former MVP, nine-time All-Star, and eight-time Silver Slugger winner, it's safe to say Guerrero Sr. knows a thing or two about hitting at the MLB level. He hit .300 or better in all but two of his 16-year MLB career while posting a career OPS mark of .931.

Not only that, Guerrero Sr. had consistently averaged over 30 home runs and 100 RBIs per season while never striking out more than 95 times in any given year over that time frame.

He also was able to have bounce back seasons several times after down years. In 2004 with the Anaheim Angels, Guerrero Sr. registered 39 home runs and 126 RBIs following an injury-plagued season. In 2009 he hit 15-home runs, and slugged .460 it was was considered a "down year" in his final season with the Angels. The following year with the Rangers he hit 29 home runs and slashed .300/.345/.496 with a 119 wRC+ with the Rangers.

If Guerrero Sr. can somehow instill some of that confidence into Guerrero Jr.’s game, it could pay huge dividends for the Blue Jays down the road. With Vladdy expected to be a part of the Blue Jays organization over the next decade and then some, they need him to turn things around in a hurry. Guerrero Sr.'s approach will hopefully bring back some life to Vladdy's bat.

Another year of Guerrero Jr. hitting .260/.332/.356 with a 95 wRC+ just won't cut it. While the Blue Jays will have to also do their work in the offseason and insulate competent players around him, the majority of the Blue Jays' success in 2027 could depend on just how far Vladdy Jr. bounces back.

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