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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Undergoes Laser Eye Surgery

Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. recently underwent laser eye surgery, as announced on Instagram by the Laser Eye Center of Miami and confirmed by Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith.

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 2:45 PM
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Undergoes Laser Eye Surgery
Key Things to Know
  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr. recently underwent laser eye surgery, which should not impact his offseason work.
  • Guerrero experienced a difficult 2026 campaign, hitting just nine home runs across 144 games.
  • The first baseman posted career lows in slugging percentage (.356) and isolated power (.096).
The Story in 60 Seconds

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. recently underwent laser eye surgery, as announced on Instagram by the Laser Eye Center of Miami and confirmed by Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith. While the exact date of the procedure remains unclear, the surgery is not expected to interfere with Guerrero's offseason preparations.

The 27-year-old is coming off a difficult 2026 season in which he posted career lows with a .356 slugging percentage and just nine home runs in 144 games. MLB Trade Rumors suggests the eye surgery could offer an explanation for Guerrero's uncharacteristic struggles with pitch recognition and strike-zone discipline throughout the year.

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