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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Crushes Blue Jays’ First Postseason Grand Slam to Seize ALDS Game 2

The swing underscored Toronto's record $500 million bet on its 26-year-old star.

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Overview

  • Guerrero Jr. launched a bases-loaded home run in ALDS Game 2 against the Yankees, breaking the game open in Toronto.
  • It marked the first playoff grand slam in Blue Jays history, delivered in front of home fans at Rogers Centre.
  • Through the early ALDS, Guerrero Jr. is 6-for-7 at the plate while New York’s lineup is a combined 6-for-44.
  • The Blue Jays signed Guerrero Jr. to a 14-year, $500 million extension in 2025, surpassing George Springer's prior $150 million club record.
  • His surge builds on a family legacy that includes Vladimir Guerrero Sr.’s Hall of Fame career and their 2021 feat as a father-son duo with 40-homer seasons.