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Blue Jays Secure Vladimir Guerrero Jr. with Record $500 Million Contract

The 14-year extension cements Guerrero's legacy in Toronto and sets new benchmarks in MLB, as the team now faces the challenge of building a competitive roster around their star.

Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) smiles after being tagged at second base by New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) during the eighth inning of a baseball game on April 4, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
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Overview

  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr. finalized a 14-year, $500 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, keeping him with the franchise through 2039.
  • The deal, which begins in 2026, ranks as one of MLB's largest by total value and places Guerrero among the league's highest-paid players with an average annual value of $35.71 million.
  • Blue Jays President Mark Shapiro called the extension a 'monumental moment,' ensuring Guerrero's career-long association with the team he joined at age 16.
  • Toronto now faces the challenge of strengthening its roster to contend for a World Series, addressing gaps in the rotation, infield, and outfield following a disappointing 2024 season.
  • The deal has broader implications across MLB, with analysts urging teams like the Mets to lock in young talent, such as Francisco Alvarez, who is currently on a rehab assignment following a hand injury.