After a long negotiation over terms and conditions, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is finally at the Toronto Blue Jays.
The Blue Jays snapped a monumental 14-year, $500 million extension with Guerrero Jr., the third-largest deal in MLB history.
While the money on the line sounds fascinating and a long-term contract, there’s more for the Blue Jays to think.
With Guerrero at the helm for Boston, they are avoiding going into a rebuilding phase. What started during the post-pandemic times now looks like a solved puzzle for the team.
Initially, Vlady, along with Bo Bichette, “didn’t quite pan out.” There was unrest among the Blue Jays fanbase about a potential trade-off for both of them. Now that Guerrero Jr. has committed for a good long decade, things stand at peace.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. agrees to a 14-year, $500M contract extension with the Blue Jays, per @Ken_Rosenthal
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 7, 2025
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At just 26 years old, Guerrero is already on track to become one of the best players in Blue Jays’ history. With a current Wins Above Replacement (WAR) of 21.6, he stands as the 16th-best Blue Jay of all time.
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The Canadian righty has a realistic chance of breaking into the top 10 by the season’s end. As he continues to overpower his stats over the next 14 seasons, he could be Toronto’s first signature Hall of Famer.
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Disrupted The First Baseman Market
While the Blue Jays front office is looking at the next big settlement in their roster, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. impacted the free agency.
By removing one of the most sought-after talents from the market, the Blue Jays set a benchmark that may impact future negotiations league-wide.
Teams that had been eyeing Guerrero as a potential free agent will now shift their focus, leaving Kyle Tucker of the Cubs as one of the prime targets.
First baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays are in agreement on a 14-year, $500 million contract extension, pending physical, sources tell ESPN. A monumental, no-deferral deal to keep the homegrown star in Toronto for the rest of his career.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) April 7, 2025
The Yankees, who were previously in discussions over the potential availability of Guerrero, now face a pressing need to find a long-term first baseman. With Guerrero off the board, the Yankees will be focusing more on their current roster alignment.
What Soto did with his historic deal with the Mets to the outfielder market, Guerrero Jr. is doing somewhat the same for the first baseman market. After his lucrative extension, position players can have something to look for.
And the teams might be paying more to such open positions if they have to sign a Vladmir-caliber player.
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