Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had laser eye surgery

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had a terrible 2026 season. Everyone knows that.

We don't know all the factors that contributed to the player not having a good season. In particular, he was likely putting a lot of pressure on himself.

We also know that he wasn't in top physical condition, as he was likely dealing with back pain for much of the season.

In any case, he'll have to find a way to get back on track.

Joey Votto, on this subject, believes the player should take a cue from his father by simplifying his approach at the plate.

He also believes that the offseason will do him good, since it's difficult to make changes when everything is going wrong (and when things are moving fast) in the middle of the season.

All of this to say that the topic of Vladdy will remain very much alive during the offseason. That's just normal.

And what's the first thing that's grabbing everyone's attention?

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. saw a photo of himself posted by an optometrist in the Miami, Florida, area.

And reading the caption on the Instagram post, it becomes clear that the Blue Jays' first baseman underwent laser vision correction surgery.

Did he decide to undergo the procedure to improve his vision at the plate? Could that explain his recent struggles?

No idea. After all, his vision doesn't necessarily throw off his swing mechanics.

But if the surgery goes well, it's reasonable to think it will help him. It's reasonable to think it will boost his confidence.

But it's going to take more than that.

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