After an outstanding April that saw him hit .351 and look like one of baseball’s most dangerous offensive players, the past two months have been a frustrating stretch for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Both his batting average and power production have dipped significantly, leaving the Toronto Blue Jays searching for more consistency from the heart of their lineup.

Guerrero entered May riding plenty of momentum. He was spraying line drives across the field, controlling the strike zone, and consistently making hard contact. His approach looked balanced, allowing him to drive pitches to all fields while punishing mistakes. At that point, it appeared he was well on his way to another All-Star caliber season.

Since then, however, the numbers have painted a much different picture.

The batting average has steadily declined as Guerrero has struggled to square up pitches with the same authority. While he continues to make contact at a respectable rate, much of that contact has been weaker than what fans have grown accustomed to seeing. Instead of finding gaps or clearing fences, many of his batted balls have turned into routine fly balls or groundouts.

Perhaps the most noticeable change has been the disappearance of his power. Guerrero has built his reputation as one of baseball’s premier power hitters, capable of changing a game with one swing. Over the past two months, those game-changing moments have become far less frequent. Home runs have been difficult to come by, and his slugging percentage has taken a noticeable hit.

Pitchers deserve some credit for the adjustment. Opposing staffs have attacked Guerrero differently, showing him fewer pitches in the middle of the zone while forcing him to chase offerings on the edges. He’s also seen a steady diet of breaking balls and well-located fastballs that have prevented him from getting into favorable counts.

Still, there are reasons for optimism.

Guerrero’s underlying approach hasn’t completely disappeared. He continues to show solid plate discipline, and his ability to avoid excessive strikeouts remains a positive sign. Players of his caliber often go through stretches where the results don’t match the quality of their process, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see the production rebound quickly once a few hard-hit balls begin to fall.

The Blue Jays certainly need that turnaround sooner rather than later. Their offense has been inconsistent throughout the season, making Guerrero’s production even more important. When he’s driving the baseball with authority, the entire lineup becomes more dangerous and capable of putting together big innings.

Long slumps can feel magnified when they involve a superstar, especially one with the expectations Guerrero carries every season. But baseball is filled with extended hot and cold stretches, even for elite hitters. A strong week can dramatically change a player’s season-long numbers, and Guerrero has proven throughout his career that he has the talent to make those adjustments.

As Toronto moves deeper into the season, all eyes will remain on whether Guerrero can rediscover the swing that made him nearly unstoppable in April. If he does, the Blue Jays’ offense could quickly regain the firepower it has been missing during this difficult two-month stretch.