Guerrero Jr. and Encarnacion's relationship spans back to Guerrero Jr.'s childhood. However, with Encarnacion now dedicating more time to the Blue Jays as a special assistant to baseball operations, their conversations have evolved.
During practice at Rogers Place, the ex-Blue Jays star keeps a close watch as Guerrero Jr. fields ground balls near first base. After drills, Guerrero Jr. takes a seat on a blue bucket near the batting cage, where Encarnacion joins him for a chat.
Encarnacion has been emphasizing to Guerrero Jr. the importance of maintaining a consistent level of thoughtfulness. While Guerrero Jr. may feel the weight of carrying the team on occasion, it's crucial to recognize that generating five runs can't rely solely on one at-bat. Will this insight prove beneficial to the young star? Only time will reveal its impact.