Blue Jays manager John Schneider said to reporters he is set to not pull first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. from the roster. Guerrero is in one slump. Toronto has lost six straight games. Schneider said benching the 28‑year‑old would send that wrong message to the clubhouse. The move comes after media criticism of the half‑billion‑dollar star’s recent output.
He said the club needs steadiness as it fights the slide. Schneider still trusts Guerrero’s power and experience to help. He hopes keeping him in the mix will turn the losing streak around.