Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
1B,DH - Toronto Blue Jays
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI on Sunday against the Nationals.
Fantasy Impact
Guerrero hit his fifth career grand slam off MacKenzie Gore. He has collected a hit in eight straight games.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is in the midst of a slump, slashing just .192/.250/.231 with one RBI and nine strikeouts over his last seven games.
Fantasy Impact
Guerrero’s struggles stem back further that just the last seven games. He is slashing .218/.323/.336, with three home runs, and 10 RBI in 110 at-bats this season. The concerning stat is the 27 strikeouts in 29 games this season, putting the 25-year-old on pace for the highest strikeout rate of his career.
In a game where the Toronto Blue Jays fell short against the Seattle Mariners with a 6-1 defeat, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. managed to be a silver lining by contributing with his bat, albeit in a losing effort.
Fantasy Impact
Guerrero Jr. went 1-for-4 at the plate, but that one hit was a home run, adding an RBI and a run scored to his season tally. Despite this effort, Guerrero Jr.'s season has been off to a rocky start, with a batting average lingering at .200 through 13 games. His power display against the Mariners marks his third home run of the season, offering a glimmer of hope for fantasy managers who have been awaiting a turnaround.
Despite the Toronto Blue Jays falling short in a nail-biter against the New York Yankees, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. managed to shine by smacking a home run in the 9-8 loss.
Fantasy Impact
Guerrero Jr. has yet to find his run-producing stroke to begin the season, driving in runs in just two of nine games to this point. The 25-year-old slugger remains locked in as a prodigious option as part of a Toronto lineup looking for more consistency at the plate in what will be a tightly contested AL East race throughout the season.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. kicked off the season with a bang, launching his first home run in the Blue Jays' commanding 8-2 victory over the Rays.
Fantasy Impact
While his lone RBI might not scream headline-worthy, the dinger is a promising sign for fantasy managers who've invested in the young slugger. Fantasy owners should remain optimistic; if Guerrero can maintain or improve upon his power while finding ways to reach base more consistently, he's poised for another productive season.