Toronto Blue Jays star slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will face Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts in the first round of the Home Run Derby next week.
The eight-player bracket was revealed Wednesday night, including the announcement that Adolis Garcia of the Texas Rangers was the final name entering the competition.
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Guerrero Jr. enters the competition as the No. 6 seed, while Betts is seeded No. 3.
The other first-round matchups are below:
(1) Luis Robert Jr. (White Sox) vs. (8) Adley Rutschman (Orioles)
(2) Pete Alonso (Mets) vs. (7) Julio Rodríguez (Mariners)
(4) Adolis García (Rangers) vs. (5) Randy Arozarena (Rays)
This is Guerrero’s first time competing in the derby since 2019, when he hit a record 91 home runs but lost to Alonso in the final 23-22.
Fans can watch the Home Run Derby live from Seattle Monday night on Sportsnet and SN NOW beginning at 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT. Guerrero will also suit up in the All-Star Game, alongside Blue Jays teammates Bo Bichette, Whit Merrifield and Kevin Gausman. Fans can watch the All-Star Game Tuesday night on Sportsnet and SN NOW beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET/ 4:30 p.m. PT.
