Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Contract Talks Stall as Free Agency Looms

The Toronto Blue Jays failed to secure an extension with their star first baseman, with Guerrero reportedly seeking a deal closer to $600 million.

The Toronto Blue Jays offered Vladimir Guerrero Jr. a contract valued between $400 million and $450 million in net present value, but negotiations broke down in February.
Guerrero's camp reportedly countered with a proposal under $600 million, leaving the two sides over $100 million apart in actual value.
The 26-year-old first baseman is set to become a free agent after the 2025 season, with several teams, including the Giants, Mets, Yankees, and Rangers, expected to pursue him.
Guerrero has expressed a desire to remain with the Blue Jays but has also indicated he wants a long-term deal comparable to other MLB megacontracts, such as Juan Soto's $765 million deal with the Mets.
Speculation suggests it could take a deal worth $550 million or more to keep Guerrero in Toronto and prevent him from testing the free-agent market.