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Toronto Blue Jays superstar Vladimir Guerrero Jr. nearly makes MLB history with new contract

Originally posted on Blue Jays Insider | By Victor Bowman | Last updated Jan 10, 2025 3:14 PM ET

Toronto Blue Jays superstar Vladimir Guerrero Jr. nearly 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 to 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 the current 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.

This is a good indicator that Guerrero's 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.

Source: SI.com
Toronto Blue Jays Star Nearly Hits History With 2025 Salary as He Avoids Arbitration

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