Dominican baseball player Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was able to settle his contract situation by reaching an agreement with the Toronto Blue Jays for $28.5 million for the 2025 MLB season.
However, several rumors have surfaced about a possible change of the slugger, and unless he signs a contract extension with the Canadian team, Guerrero would become the most coveted free agent after the end of the season that follows in Major League Baseball.
Vlad Guerrero Jr. and the possibility of moving to New York
Rumors had placed Guerrero with the New York Mets, but a report indicates that the Big Apple will not be the Caribbean player’s next destination.
“There is no Vladimir Guerrero Jr. trade available. That’s the thing. People have to understand that the Blue Jays are not trading Vlad Guerrero Jr. right now,” analyst Evan Roberts said. “If they did this would be very different, they would do it at the trade deadline.”
“And I don’t think that’s likely either because Toronto could find him playing against them as they fight for the division title,” Roberts added.
The analyst explained that the Mets’ priority is to re-sign first baseman Pete Alonso, who is currently one of the best and most attractive free agents on the market, even if it is on a short-term contract.
Vlad Guerrero’s potential multi-million dollar contract
Guerrero’s $28.5 million deal for the 2025 season is the third-best contract for an arbitration-eligible player, behind Juan Soto’s $31 million in 2024 and Ohtani’s $30 million in 2023.