Guerrero Jr., having spent his entire career with the Toronto Blue Jays, bet on himself ahead of his most recent contract negotiations. After the Blue Jays had reportedly offered him a lucrative, long-term contract,

WEST SACRAMENTO (AP) — Max Scherzer struck out eight batters and allowed five hits over six innings to win for the first time in nearly a year, and the Toronto Blue Jays scored six unearned runs in the fifth inning to beat the Athletics 7-6 on Friday night The AL East-leading Blue Jays have won 13 of 15 games.

George Springer was on third when Guerrero took off for second. Catcher Shea Langeliers threw to second and shortstop Max Muncy caught the ball in front of the bag and threw home. Muncy one-hopped the throw and Langeliers wasn't able to glove it as Springer scored.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s Major League debut still doesn’t feel all that long ago, but during Friday’s 7-6 win over the Athletics at Sutter Health Park, the Blue Jays star offered an emphatic reminder of the passage of time.

“He was dominating areas up and down and out,” Blue Jays manager John Schneider said. “He is who he is for a reason.” Scherzer claimed his first victory since July 25 last year when he pitched for Texas and the Rangers defeated the Chicago White Sox 2-1.

The Athletics rallied late, but ultimately fell short against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night.

With three weeks to go until the deadline, the former GM weighs in on four hypothetical trades to fill the Blue Jays' key needs.