Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. apologizes for comments he made in a Spanish-language interview about his contract and expectations from the team. He delivers the apology to reporters at Rogers Centre before Toronto’s season-ending series against the Cincinnati Reds, saying through an interpreter, “I regret my comments the other day.”
Multiple outlets report that Guerrero’s remarks drew attention because of their focus on the size of his contract and what fans and the organization may expect in return. One account says he also received input from his father, Hall of Fame player Vladimir Guerrero Sr., who tells him his comments were wrong and that he should apologize. Other coverage emphasizes Guerrero’s decision to address the matter publicly ahead of the final games of the season.
While outlets differ slightly in the details they highlight—some focusing more on the contract figure and fan support and others on the apology setting and his personal reasons—the reporting is consistent that Guerrero Jr. regrets his earlier statements and corrects course through a direct public apology before the Reds series.
