Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Poised for Free Agency as Blue Jays Fail to Extend Contract
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is set to become a free agent after the Blue Jays did not extend his contract. Major teams like the Mets, Red Sox, and Yankees are interested in acquiring him.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is set to enter the free-agent market after the Blue Jays have not offered him a contract extension. Toronto could not meet Guerrero's requirements, however, they are still anticipated to remain in the race until his contract expires.
Guerrero will become a free agent after the 2025 season, and several teams are already expressing interest in the first baseman as a potential target. The Mets, Red Sox, and Yankees have emerged as frontrunners among the interested teams. Rumours surrounding Guerrero are swirling even before the commencement of the 2025 season.
Experts have started speculating on where the slugger might land. One intriguing theory is that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. could join the Yankees. MLB insider Steve Phillips suggested that Paul Goldschmidt and Pete Alonso could pave the way for Guerrero to the Bronx.
"He's gonna be a Yankee. I think he's gonna be a Yankee. I think that Goldschmidt will be out after the year. Alonso won't opt out, and Vladdy's gonna be a Yankee. They're gonna give him short of Soto's money, and in the end, they'll have Vladdy and Judge in the middle of the lineup instead of Soto and Judge and learned of having spent less money, they'll end up being a great team moving forward, and they'll be the best of the American League for years so I think Vladdy's a Yankee moving forward," Phillips said.
Additionally, there are likely to be more than three or four teams pursuing Guerrero after the World Series. The Mets and Red Sox are anticipated to be prime contenders for the slugger's services. Should Pete Alonso opt out of his contract, the Mets might pivot and chase Guerrero to fill their first base position.
The Red Sox are in the process of revamping their roster to aim for a World Series championship. After signing Alex Bregman, Boston is eager to bring in more sluggers to bolster their team. Conversely, everyone is aware of what Steve Cohen is capable of; he signed Juan Soto to what is regarded as the most significant contract in sports history.
The billionaire owner will have no difficulty in acquiring Vladimir Guerrero Jr. for the Mets. With rumours already in circulation, some speculate that the Detroit Tigers could emerge as Guerrero's preferred destination.
