Toronto Blue Jays superstar Vladimir Guerrero Jr makes MLB history with new contract
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Toronto Blue Jays superstar Vladimir Guerrero Jr made history with his new contract for the 2025 season with the third highest contract to avoid arbitration.
The Blue Jays and Guerrero avoiding going too arbitration for the second year in a row with a salary of $28.5 million for the 2025 season making him the highest paid player on the team.
According to Sportsnet insider Shi Davidi, the Toronto Blue Jays and superstar Vladimir Guerrero Jr. have avoided arbitration court by settling on a deal worth $28.5 million for the 2025 season. -Farkas
Blue Jays superstar makes history with salary for 2025 season
The Blue Jays agreed to a monster contract for Guerrero for the 2025 season avoiding arbitration which is a good sign for his contract extension negotiations as the two parties were at least able to agree on a price for the 2025 season.
This new contract for Guerrero made history as it is the third highest contract in MLB history to avoid arbitration behind Juan Soto's $31.5 million and Shohei Ohtani's $30 million.
3 largest arbitration salaries in MLB history..
1. Juan Soto: $31.5M
2. Shohei Ohtani: $30.0M
3. VLADDY JR: $28.5M
He's gonna get PAAAAID if he becomes a free agent
1. Juan Soto: $31.5M
2. Shohei Ohtani: $30.0M
3. VLADDY JR: $28.5M
He's gonna get PAAAAID if he becomes a free agent
This is a good indicator that Guerrero next contract whether it is with the Blue Jays or another team will likely pay his an average salary of above $30 million per season.
Guerrero is still looking for a contract worth at least $450 million which he is hoping the Blue Jays will offer him but he has made it clear that he has no problem holding out until free agency next off-season.
A free agent after the season, Guerrero Jr. has said he won't negotiate a new contract beyond the beginning of spring training, which is in five weeks. According to recent reports, the two sides are at least $100 million apart in talks, with Guerrero Jr. wanting at least $450 million. -Farkas
The Blue Jays need to find a way to keep him in Toronto as letting him go will only end hurting the team's future.
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