Mar 30, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero (27) catches a ball thrown to them at the end of the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Insider provides update on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s contract extension

Originally posted on New York Mets on SI | By Grant Young | Last updated Mar 31, 2025 3:00 PM ET

While few New York Mets fans are thinking about the next MLB offseason right now, given that the 2025 season just got underway, they'd be wise to keep an eye on any developments regarding Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who is currently set to become an unrestricted free agent next offseason.

Guerrero Jr. will be the best bat available in next offseason's free agency market if he doesn't agree to a contract extension with Toronto before then. And not only have the Mets been considered one of the most likely free agency landing spots for him, but there were reports that they engaged with Toronto in a potential trade for him this past offseason before agreeing to terms with Pete Alonso.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is primed to continue flexing his big power in 2025 pic.twitter.com/vcLvyArVfu
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) February 23, 2025

Earlier this year, reports stated that Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays ended contract negotiation talks once spring training started so Vladdy could focus on the season. However, a March 30 report from USA Today's MLB insider Bob Nightengale conveyed that this isn't necessarily the case.

"The Toronto Blue Jays continue to inch closer to signing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to a contract extension, likely a 14- or 15-year deal worth about $500 million, which will be crucial for Blue Jays CEO Mark Shapiro’s popularity in Toronto," Nightengale wrote.

Bruce Bochy, Brian Snitker focused on 2025, not MLB managerial futures https://t.co/bsl38HUGWa
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) March 31, 2025

Of course, Guerrero Jr. agreeing to a contract extension with Toronto means the Mets wouldn't be able to potentially acquire him next offseason.

And with Alonso having a player opt-out after the 2025 season in his deal, New York might need to look elsewhere to replace his bat in the lineup when that time arrives. This is why Mets fans are surely hoping that Vladdy doesn't agree to contract terms with Toronto anytime soon.

This article first appeared on New York Mets on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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