Blue Jays Roundup, Oct 1: Guerrero's 2026, 2026 Season Analysis, Off-Season Challenges

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Here is some of the latest Blue Jays analysis from around the internet. The Blue Jays' 2026 season, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles, offensive shortcomings, and offseason plans are discussed, along with highlights like Kazuma Okamoto, the catching duo, and bullpen performance.

• Blue Jays GM Atkins, CEO Shapiro talk Guerrero, offseason needs (MLB.com). Notes that the Blue Jays' primary offseason focus is improving their offense, which ranked last in homers (152) and runs scored (648) in 2026, with general manager Ross Atkins and CEO Mark Shapiro emphasizing the need for more power and better on-base performance, while also addressing José Bautista's struggles and exploring international talent like Teruaki.
• 5 Things We Learned About the Blue Jays in 2026 (Just Baseball). Notes that the 2026 Toronto Blue Jays had a disappointing season marked by a significant drop in home runs, injury issues, and inconsistent starting pitching, but highlights the emergence of power hitter Kazuma Okamoto, the elite catching duo of Brandon Valenzuela and Alejandro Kirk, and a dominant bullpen led by Spencer Miles, Tyler Rogers, and.
• A Dismal Season Ends on a High (The Batflip). Notes on the bittersweet end of the 2025 Toronto Blue Jays season, highlighting Max Scherzer's strong final start and George Springer's farewell, with Springer finishing the year with a 105 wRC+ and Scherzer pitching seven-plus innings with one run allowed.
• Blue Jays offer concessions for lost season but few firm plans (Sportsnet). Notes that the 2026 Toronto Blue Jays' management acknowledges shortcomings in their offense but offers few concrete plans for improvement, emphasizing player development and potential changes to the lineup, while addressing Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles and the impact of the pending CBA lockout.
• Biggest questions for the Blue Jays this off-season (Sportsnet). Notes the Blue Jays' need to improve their offense after finishing 79-83 in 2026, ranking 30th in home runs and runs scored, and highlights questions about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s performance, adding offense, navigating the Japanese market, Spencer Miles' role, and potential labor issues.
• Opinion | The Blue Jays have a plan to help fix Vladimir Guerrero Jr. — sort of (Toronto Star $$$). Notes that the 2026 Toronto Blue Jays' poor performance was largely due to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s worst season, with career lows in key offensive metrics, and outlines the team's plan to support him through meetings and analysis, though uncertainty remains about its effectiveness.