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Blue Jays Make New Offer to Vladimir Guerrero Jr., but $50M Gap Persists

Toronto's star first baseman leaves negotiations to agents as he focuses on the 2025 season with free agency looming next year.

Mar 18, 2025; Sarasota, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays first base Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) looks on during the seocnd inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images/File Photo
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DUNEDIN, FLORIDA - MARCH 10: Vladimir Guerrero Jr #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays looks against the Houston Astros during a Grapefruit League spring training game at TD Ballpark on March 10, 2025 in Dunedin, Florida.

Overview

  • The Toronto Blue Jays have made another contract offer to Vladimir Guerrero Jr., but a $50 million gap remains between the two sides.
  • Guerrero is seeking a 14-year, $500 million deal in present-day value, while the Blue Jays' previous offers included deferrals that reduced their value to $400-450 million.
  • Guerrero has paused negotiations during the regular season and left discussions to his agents, focusing instead on his on-field performance.
  • Blue Jays President Mark Shapiro remains optimistic about reaching a deal, emphasizing the team's desire to keep Guerrero as a legacy player.
  • Fan frustration over the stalled negotiations is growing, with concerns about the team's ability to retain its cornerstone player as free agency after the 2025 season approaches.