The Toronto Blue Jays’ star first baseman, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., is making major headlines as the speculation around his contract extension finally comes to an end. There had been buzz that the New York Yankees might make a strong push to sign him, but that possibility has now disappeared—leaving Yankees fans understandably disappointed.
According to multiple sources, Guerrero Jr. has agreed to a monumental 14-year contract extension worth $500 million with the Toronto Blue Jays. The deal is still contingent on him passing a physical, but once that’s finalized, fans can officially celebrate the news.
BREAKING: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in agreement with Blue Jays on 14-year, $500M extension, pending physical, sources tell @TheAthletic. Story to come.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) April 7, 2025
Guerrero Jr. has consistently voiced his desire to stay with the Blue Jays for his entire career. While some doubted whether the franchise would be willing to make such a big commitment, those doubts have now been put to rest. On April 7, a report by a senior writer from The Athletic confirmed the agreement, noting that the deal is in place and awaiting completion.
Guerrero Jr.’s performance during the 2024 season likely played a major role in the team’s eagerness to secure his future. He recorded 616 at-bats with an impressive .323 batting average, a .396 on-base percentage, a .940 OPS, 30 home runs, and 103 RBIs. His contributions were vital to the Blue Jays’ success that year, and both the team and its president, Mark Shapiro, view him as a cornerstone of the franchise’s future. Shapiro has even described him as a “legacy player” and emphasized the importance of locking him in for the long haul.
Now, with the deal nearly finalized, fans are left to debate: did the Yankees miss out on a generational talent, or is Guerrero Jr. exactly where he belongs—with the team he’s always loved?