One year after an underwhelming fifth-place finish, the Blue Jays enter the 2025 season flush with high expectations. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. remains the franchise cornerstone, at least for one more season.

Come Thursday, the rest of the league will get in on the fun by celebrating Opening Day 2025. The Opening Day slate includes a clash of American League East rivals, as the Baltimore Orioles head north of the border to visit the Toronto Blue Jays.

The morning of the Blue Jays’ first Spring Training game, back on Feb. 22 in Dunedin, Fla., Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was the opening act for batting practice. While Bo Bichette, Alejandro Kirk and some other Blue Jays hitters strolled onto the field at TD Ballpark early that morning,

The Toronto Blue Jays appear to have sky-high expectations for the 2025 season, according to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s recent remarks. His comments could be seen as a warning to other MLB teams about the Blue Jays’ intentions this year.