What happened: Vernon Wells expressed confidence that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will bounce back next year during a discussion with Blake Murphy. Wells stated that fans will love Guerrero when evaluating his performance at this time next season.

Why it matters: Guerrero struggled throughout the 2026 campaign after signing a $500 million extension, as Toronto sits at 73-82 and missed the postseason. A 67-game power slump and recent lower back tightness defined the year.

What to watch: Guerrero heads into the offseason looking to recover from his recent back tightness and reset for the 2027 campaign.