Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider has a clear message for his star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. as the team navigates a brutal stretch: stop trying to do too much.

After showing signs of life just weeks ago, the Blue Jays have stumbled badly, going 3-7 in their last 10 games. Injuries have certainly played a role, but the club's struggles also stem from subpar production from some of their healthy stars—none more glaring than Guerrero.

The 27-year-old Canadian slugger has managed just four hits over his last 10 games, a shocking slump for a player who has been one of baseball's most feared hitters. Schneider believes the root cause is familiar: Guerrero is pressing.

"I think he's at the point where he wants to be the guy to carry us," Schneider said, as reported by Blue Jays reporter Keegan Matheson. "The more he does that, the harder it gets."

It's a classic trap for elite talent. When Guerrero is at his best, he lets the game come to him and swings with the effortless power that has made him a perennial All-Star. But when the team struggles, that competitive fire can turn into over-aggression.

Despite the recent skid, there's plenty of reason for optimism. Guerrero is still hitting .292 on the season—a testament to just how good he's been overall. And history suggests this is just a blip. For a hitter of his caliber, a 10-game slump is noise, not a trend.

For Blue Jays fans, the message is simple: trust the process. Guerrero has proven time and again that he can carry this lineup. Sometimes, the best thing a superstar can do is stop trying to be a superhero.