Breaking: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Jays Finalize Historic 14-Year, $500M Deal

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is set to make headlines as he and the Toronto Blue Jays agree to a staggering 14-year, $500 million contract extension, starting in 2026. This monumental deal is yet to be officially confirmed by the Blue Jays, but reports from major outlets like Sportsnet, ESPN, and The Athletic have shed light on the agreement.

At just 26 years old, Guerrero, the face of Canada’s only Major League Baseball team, enters the final year of his current contract after previously securing a $28.5 million, one-year contract to avoid arbitration. While negotiations were rumored to continue through the regular season, Guerrero had expressed he wouldn’t engage in talks post spring training.

This contract positions Guerrero among the most highly compensated players in sports history, ranking as the third largest in total dollars behind Juan Soto’s $765 million deal with the New York Mets and Shohei Ohtani’s $700 million agreement with the Los Angeles Dodgers. His $35.71 million average annual value places him eighth among current contracts, right after stars like Ohtani and Soto.

As the anticipation builds for Guerrero’s confirmation of this landmark deal, one thing is clear: the Blue Jays are committed to making their star player a cornerstone of the franchise for years to come. The landscape of Major League Baseball continues to evolve, with Guerrero’s contract reflecting the rising stakes in the sport.