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.

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.