Guerrero Jr. Has Laser Eye Surgery After Career-Worst Season
The Blue Jays first baseman hopes correcting his vision restores MVP-caliber production after a steep decline in 2026.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had laser eye surgery performed by Dr. Gabriel Lazcano at the Laser Eye Center of Miami, confirmed via the clinic's Instagram post. The procedure comes after Guerrero posted career-worst numbers in 2026, hitting just 9 home runs with a .260/.332/.356 slash line in 144 games. He had previously relied on contact lenses during games and eyeglasses off the field. Concussion and lower back tightness also limited him late in the season, compounding what was a difficult year under his 14-year, $500 million contract extension.
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