Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has apologized for recent comments about his contract, addressing both fans and teammates. Per Sportsnet, Guerrero Jr. made the apology while discussing his ongoing back issues and advice from his father. In his statement, Guerrero Jr. said he wants to "continue to keep working hard to make my contract a great one," according to reporting from multiple outlets.
The apology comes after what CBS Sports describes as controversial comments from an interview. Guerrero Jr.'s first year under his $500 million deal has been disappointing, per CBS Sports. Sportsnet reported that Guerrero Jr. specifically apologized to his teammates for the recent remarks, while also apologizing to fans more broadly.