Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly struggling to agree on a contract extension. Guerrero is seeking $450 million, while the team is reportedly willing to offer significantly less.
The Toronto Blue Jays and their star outfielder Vladimir Guerrero Jr. are reportedly at odds over a contract extension . According to reports, the team is at least $100 million apart from Guerrero's asking price of $450 million. Guerrero is entering his final arbitration year and is set for free agency at the conclusion of the 2025 season. The report also indicates that if a deal cannot be reached by spring training, Guerrero will opt to test the waters in free agency .
One team mentioned as a potential landing spot for Guerrero is the Boston Red Sox, a division rival of the Blue Jays. Guerrero had a stellar 2022 season, slashing .323/.396/.544 with 30 home runs and 103 RBI. In related news, fellow Blue Jays star, shortstop Bo Bichette, is also set for free agency after the 2025 season. Bichette struggled with injuries last year, appearing in only half of Toronto's games. Despite the injury woes, Bichette remains a highly regarded player, leading the league in hits from 2021-22 and garnering MVP votes in three of the last four seasons. The report suggests that Bichette is 'as good as gone' at the conclusion of his contract
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