Fans Upset After Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Announcement on Friday originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

Toronto Blue Jays superstar played a big role in his team’s 9-0 win over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night, as he so often does. The 26-year-old went 2-for-4 with a walk and three runs scored before backup Alan Roden pinch-hit for him in the ninth inning.  

Guerrero left Thursday’s 6-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians early after getting hit in the forearm by a pitch. The four-time All-Star was originally out of Friday’s lineup before becoming a late addition just before the first pitch.

Guerrero then made a controversial announcement after the win, via MLB International’s Hazel Mae.

The slugger said that he will not participate in this year’s Home Run Derby, and there’s no chance he’ll change his mind.

“That’s (Ronald) Acuna’s show,” he said when asked why not. However, he did claim that he’s a “lock” when Toronto hosts an All-Star game.

When I asked him why not:

“That’s (Ronald) Acuna’s show.”

He said he’s a lock when Toronto is awarded an All Star Game.

— Hazel Mae (@thehazelmae) June 28, 2025

Fans made fun of Guerrero on social media after the announcement.

“Probably because he forgot how to hit home runs,” one said.

“Yeah bc he only will hit 1,” another said.

“Good..he only hit a couple home runs this year,” another said.

“Washed so makes sense,” another said.

“Because he [expletive] [stinks] that’s why,” another said.

Guerrero has 11 homers over 80 games this season, which is tied for 64th in baseball.

Guerrero won the 2023 derby, defeating Randy Arozarena 25-23 in the final round. He and Vladimir Guerrero Sr. are the first father-son duo to both win one, as the elder Guerrero won it in 2007.

The younger Guerrero also set a record for the most homers in a single round with 40 against Joc Pederson in the 2019. 

Meanwhile, Acuña will participate in his third-ever derby this year, which will be on July 14 at the Atlanta Braves’ Trust Park. The 2023 NL MVP, who went down with an ACL injury last season, will try to become the first-ever Braves player to win the competition.

Seattle Mariners catcher and current MLB home run leader Cal Raleigh will also participate.

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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.