The Toronto Blue Jays finally put a ring on it as star slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the team have agreed on a 14-year, $500 million contract extension. The deal, pending a physical, far surpasses the team’s previous largest contract, George Springer’s six-year, $150 million deal.
Guerrero’s contract situation has been a long-running story. To say the least, fans were concerned and wanted to see the player that has anchored the team since his debut in 2019 remain a Jay.
The agreement solidifies Guerrero as the face of the franchise, offering the possibility of a career spent entirely in Toronto—a rarity for past stars like Roy Halladay and Jose Bautista. This commitment comes as the Blue Jays continue to pursue top-tier talent, reflecting their growing ambition as a big-market team.
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The extension also eases concerns about the team’s future, but it isn’t over for Blue Jays team management with key players such as Bo Bichette heading toward free agency after this season.
The team has been a mixed bag to start the season, beginning with two losses followed by some strong play that saw the team hit the top of the American League East standings for as short time, but are now mired in a three-game slump. Hopefully the big payday and some security for Vladdy will give him the spark he needs to push the team back to the upper echelons of baseball.
