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Guerrero Jr. Enters Blue Jays Camp Happier and Poised to Lead After Offseason Changes

His 14-year deal has freed him to embrace a bigger voice heading into 2026.

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Feb 14, 2026; Dunedin, FL, USA; Toronto Blue Jays infielder Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) warms up during spring training at the Bobby Mattick Training Center at Englebert Complex. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images
Feb 16, 2026; Dunedin, FL, USA; Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (14) talks with infielder Kazuma Okamoto (7) during spring training practice at Player Development Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • At the first full-squad workout, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. said through an interpreter he is "happier than last year" and feels great about the upcoming season.
  • Manager John Schneider said recent roster shifts give Guerrero a "louder voice" and emphasized the team is continuing to build around him.
  • Toronto retooled over the winter by signing starter Dylan Cease and reliever Tyler Rogers, with additional reports citing the arrivals of Kazuma Okamoto and Cody Ponce.
  • Longtime shortstop Bo Bichette left for the Mets, creating a lineup change and a leadership gap Guerrero is expected to help fill.
  • The Blue Jays regroup after an extra-innings Game 7 World Series loss to the Dodgers, with Guerrero having produced a .333/.474/.600 line in the series.