Blue Jays Sign Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to $28.5M Deal, Avoid Arbitration

The one-year agreement marks the third-highest salary for an arbitration-eligible player and keeps Guerrero under team control for 2025.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays agreed to a $28.5 million one-year contract, avoiding arbitration ahead of the deadline.
The deal is the third-largest salary ever for an arbitration-eligible player, behind Juan Soto's $31 million and Shohei Ohtani's $30 million in recent years.
Guerrero, 25, had a stellar 2024 season, hitting .323 with 30 home runs and earning his fourth All-Star selection and second Silver Slugger Award.
This agreement covers Guerrero's final year of team control, with free agency looming after the 2025 season and ongoing uncertainty about a long-term extension.
Fans and analysts remain concerned about the lack of a long-term deal, as Guerrero has reportedly sought a contract exceeding $450 million.