ARLINGTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 18: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays walks to the dugout during the fourth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on September 18, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
The Toronto Blue Jays are set to play their final game of the season on Sunday. They will play the Cincinnati Reds at the Rogers Centre at 3:07 p.m. EDT.
The Blue Jays have announced their lineup for Sunday’s game, and it involves a notable decision involving first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Toronto Blue Jays Make Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Decision Before Reds Series Finale
GettyTORONTO, CANADA – SEPTEMBER 25: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays looks on against the Cincinnati Reds during the first inning in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on September 25, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)
Guerrero is out of the lineup for the season finale. On Saturday, he hit third as the designated hitter.
GettyARLINGTON, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 18: George Springer #4 of the Toronto Blue Jays walks in the dugout prior to a game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on September 18, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
GettyBALTIMORE, MARYLAND – SEPTEMBER 23: Max Scherzer #31 of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches in the third inning of his 500th career MLB game during game one of a double header against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 23, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
Future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer will pitch for Toronto today. It might be the final start of his legendary MLB career.
Scherzer is 3-0 with a 6.14 ERA and 61 strikeouts over 77 2/3 innings this season.
Cincinnati Reds Starting Pitcher
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 22: Brandon Williamson #55 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on September 22, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
Left-hander Brandon Williamson is slated to start for the Reds today.
The 28-year-old southpaw is 5-4 with a 4.89 ERA and 33 strikeouts over 49 2/3 innings this year.
Looking at Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
GettySACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 08: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts after he hit a single against the Athletics during the eighth inning at Sutter Health Park on September 08, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
The Toronto Blue Jays were officially eliminated from postseason contention after losing to the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards last Sunday.
A big reason the Blue Jays failed to make the playoffs following a World Series appearance the year before is Guerrero’s regression. He has posted a poor .688 OPS in 542 at-bats this year.
Guerrero’s back has bothered him much of the season, and he also dealt with a hamstring issue earlier this season.
Not to mention, he missed games with a concussion. Since making his MLB debut in 2019, Guerrero has posted 21.8 fWAR and a 132 wRC+ with 192 home runs and 647 RBI.
Jackson Kruse Jackson Kruse covers Major League Baseball for Heavy Sports. He is also the site expert for FanSided's Minnesota Twins site, Puckett's Pond, and writes for Nolan Writin', FanSided's Texas Rangers site. Jackson earned a Bachelor of Science in Electronic Media from Texas State University's School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Before joining Heavy Sports and FanSided, he served as sports editor of The University Star, Texas State University's student-run newspaper. More about Jackson Kruse
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The Toronto Blue Jays announced news involving Vladimir Guerrero Jr. before Sunday afternoon's game against the Cincinnati Reds.
Toronto Blue Jays Announce Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News Before Reds Series Finale