Overview

• The Toronto Blue Jays have made another contract offer to Vladimir Guerrero Jr., but a significant financial gap remains unresolved.
• Guerrero is seeking a 14-year, $500 million deal in present-day value, while the Blue Jays' previous offers included deferrals reducing the value to $400–$450 million.
• Despite the impasse, both Guerrero and team president Mark Shapiro have expressed optimism about reaching a deal eventually.
• Guerrero has stated he will not engage in contract discussions during the regular season, leaving future talks to his agents.
• The 26-year-old All-Star, coming off a stellar 2024 season, is set to become a free agent after the 2025 season if no agreement is reached.