Guerrero Jr. Pulls Out for Team | Montreal News

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is stepping away from the All-Star Game despite being named AL starter — his season stats are down, and back issues are the real culprit. He made the tough call after consulting family and veterans, choosing team health over personal glory. Fans wanted him there, especially after beating out Yankees’ Ben Rice in the vote, but Guerrero Jr.’s maturity in prioritizing the Blue Jays’ second-half push speaks volumes. Meanwhile, other Canadian stars like Cade Smith and Otto Lopez are also shining at the event, proving North America’s growing presence in MLB’s biggest stage. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/43b32d2b1b1a360f