One of the biggest stories of the MLB this offseason has been Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s contract situation. He is currently in the prime of his career and entering the final year of his contract with Toronto.
On Sunday, March 16, Guerrero turned 26 years old. He got special love from special people on his birthday. However, one of the more surprising facts revealed about Guerrero is that he is related to Ketel Marte of the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Ketel Marte’s Wife Has Special Birthday Wish for Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Elisa Guerrero is Marte’s wife, and Vladimir is Elisa’s cousin. Elisa had a message for her cousin on her Instagram story: “Feliz cumpleaños mi gordo bello te amo mi hermoso que la gracias y la bendición de mi padre celestial nunca se aparten de tu vida mi gordo te deseo todas las bendiciones de este mundo que la pases súper bien y que cumplas muchísimos años más.”
In English, this translates to, “Happy Birthday my fat handsome I love you my beautiful little brother that the grace and blessing of my heavenly Father never depart from your life my fat I wish you all the blessings of this world that passes super well and you meet many more years.”
Her post included heart emojis, highlighting the close bond between Guerrero and Marte. Their family connection adds an extra layer to their relationship on and off the field.
Beyond the birthday celebration, both Guerrero and Marte are preparing for the upcoming season.
A season ago with Toronto, Guerrero played in 159 games. His batting average was .323 with 30 home runs and 103 RBIs along with two stolen bases. He also had a .396 on-base percentage.
Marte played in 131 games last season with Arizona. He had a .292 batting average with 36 home runs and 95 RBIs along with seven stolen bases. His on-base percentage was .372 and is 31 years old to start the 2025 season.
Guerrero and Marte will face off when the Blue Jays host the Diamondbacks in a three-game series from June 17-19 in Toronto. It’ll be a special family affair as the two compete on opposite sides, both looking to lead their teams to playoff contention.