Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is currently in discussions regarding his contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, with the latest proposal reportedly falling below $600 million. This significant figure reflects the expectations surrounding the star first baseman as he approaches free agency after the 2025 MLB season.
In conversations about his future, Guerrero clarified that he is not seeking a contract comparable to Juan Soto’s record-breaking 15-year, $765 million deal with the New York Mets, signed in December 2024. Despite this, Guerrero remains ambitious about his next contract.
“I understand the business well. I’ve adjusted my salary expectations slightly, and I’m also open to fewer years. … I’m aiming for 14 [years]. I would be happy with 14, 15, or even 20 if the terms are right,” Guerrero stated.
Guerrero, who earned a Gold Glove in 2022 and has been named an All-Star four times, is coming off a remarkable 2024 season. He recorded 30 home runs, 103 RBIs, a career-high 199 hits, and a 6.2 WAR, boasting an impressive .323/.396/.544 slash line.
Since his debut with the Blue Jays in 2020, Guerrero has only missed 12 regular-season games and ranks eighth in franchise history with 160 career home runs.
At just 25 years old, Guerrero is on track to potentially become the highest-paid first baseman in MLB history. Currently, Miguel Cabrera’s eight-year, $240 million contract with the Detroit Tigers is the largest for a first baseman. Among active players, Matt Olson leads with an eight-year, $168 million deal, while Freddie Freeman follows closely with a six-year, $162 million contract.
Interestingly, Bryce Harper, now a first baseman, originally signed his 13-year, $330 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2019 to play right field.
Despite the ongoing contract negotiations, Guerrero, who is set to earn $28.5 million next season, remains focused on his performance in 2025.
“There was a back-and-forth regarding salary figures. The discussions extended to the deadline, but the Blue Jays and my agents couldn’t finalize an agreement. However, as I’ve always said, not reaching an agreement won’t change my work ethic,” Guerrero remarked. “I must continue to improve.”
The Toronto Blue Jays are coming off a challenging 74-88 season, which placed them last in the AL East.
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