Vlad Jr. Signs 14-Year, $500M Deal With Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays have locked up their star player.

After coming up short in the pursuits of Shohei Ohtani and Juan Soto the past two offseasons, Toronto has struck a deal with star slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

The 26-year-old Guerrero and the Jays have reached an agreement on a 14-year/$500 million contract according to sources.

As the preseason commenced, Guerrero publicly revealed that he and the Jays had not reached a deal ahead of his deadline — which was the first day of Spring Training. The first baseman stated that he would not discuss a potential extension during the season. However, both sides remained in discussion — ultimately culminating in Guerrero’s massive deal.

In a deal that features no deferrals, Guerrero has signed the third-largest deal in MLB history — trailing Ohtani ($700) and Soto ($765). The four-time All-Star will now likely spend the rest of his career in Toronto. Guerrero finished second for the American League MVP in 2021 and finished sixth last year after putting together another great season.

In 2024, Guerrero slashed .323/.396/.544 with 30 home runs and 103 RBI. With Guerrero’s future settled, the Jays will turn their focus to the 2025 season. Additionally, two-time All-Star shortstop Bo Bichette is set for free agency following the season. While Bichette is poised to test the open market, Toronto may be inclined to work towards an extension with the 27-year-old.