Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Makes Announcement Away From Blue Jays

The 27-year-old started the season with a lack of power but still put up a decent batting average that hovered around .280 to .300. Now, Guerrero is batting .262 with six home runs and 41 RBIs. After posting a .498 OPS in June while dealing with lower back tightness, Guerrero has rebounded to a .773 OPS in July, a sign that he may be returning to form as Toronto tries to salvage its season.

Away from the field, Guerrero is looking toward the next generation. He announced on Instagram that he is hosting a couple of youth baseball camps in partnership with FlexWork Sports Management. The first camp is scheduled for July 30 in Hamilton, Ontario, the first of two Ontario stops this summer, with a second camp set for August 24 in Toronto's North York neighborhood. 

Guerrero and the Blue Jays open the second half at home against the Chicago White Sox, followed by a series against the AL East-best Tampa Bay before heading to Boston. With a trade deadline looming just weeks away on August 3, the next few weeks will go a long way toward determining whether Toronto can climb back into the postseason picture.