The Vladimir Guerrero Jr Drought: A Symptom of a Larger Issue The Toronto Blue Jays' decision to place Vladimir Guerrero Jr on the seven day concussion injured list is a concern for the team's World Series hopes.
Beneath this immediate crisis, however, lies a more nuanced story – one that speaks to the changing nature of baseball and the pressures placed on its biggest stars.
Guerrero's injury comes as he reaches a milestone that would have been unthinkable just two years ago: going an entire year without hitting a regular season home run at Rogers Centre.