Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has signed a 14-year, $500 million contract extension with the Toronto Blue Jays. This no-deferral deal ranks as the third largest in Major League Baseball history, surpassed only by Juan Soto’s 15-year, $765 million contract and Shohei Ohtani’s 10-year, $700 million agreement. Guerrero, aged 26, has been a standout player since his debut in 2019, hitting 15 home runs as a rookie. His breakout year came in 2021, finishing second in American League MVP voting with a .311/.401/.601 slash line, 48 home runs, and 111 RBIs. Over his last 116 games in 2024, Guerrero hit .343/.407/.604 with 26 home runs and 84 RBIs. In his six MLB seasons, he has maintained a .288/.363/.499 batting average with 160 home runs, 510 RBIs, and a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 559 to 353. Guerrero’s deal comes as the Blue Jays’ payroll is expected to exceed the $241 million luxury tax threshold.
Brandon Wile
@Brandon_N_Wile
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18m Some quick thoughts on the Guerrero $500M extension I wrote down when I woke up at 2 a.m. and saw the alert lol
Shi Davidi
@ShiDavidi
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9h Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays have reached agreement on a $500-million, 14-yr extension that’s pending a physical, according to an industry source.
There is no deferred money in the looming deal, making it the second richest contract in terms of present value in MLB.
JoezMcfly
@JoezMcfLy
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9h Blue Jays lock up Vladimir Guerrero Jr
14 years $500 million WOW good for both sides
Jon Heyman
@JonHeyman
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8h Guerrero and Jays agree to $500M, 14-year deal now. No deferrals. Full no trade. Signing bonus included, too.
Coaches’ Sons Podcast
@CoachesSonsPod
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1h Happy Monday all
While we were sleeping, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays agreed to a 14-year, $500 million extension. Build the damn statue in Toronto now
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