Blue Jays Just Changed Their Future with One Bold Move -

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Superstar first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has agreed to a 14-year, $500 million contract extension, according to a source reported by MLB.com on Sunday night. While the club has yet to officially confirm the deal, which is pending a physical, this is already being hailed as one of the most significant moments in Blue Jays franchise history.

This blockbuster contract obliterates the previous record for the largest deal in team history George Springer’s six-year, $150 million pact, and firmly plants Guerrero at the heart of the Blue Jays’ long-term plans. For years, contract speculation surrounded the 25-year-old slugger, reaching a peak this spring when Guerrero set a negotiation deadline of February 18. Rumors swirled throughout training camp, many fueled by Guerrero’s Spanish-language interviews, but the wait was finally over.

Guerrero debuted in 2019 as MLB’s top prospect and quickly became the face of baseball in Canada. With free agency looming at the end of the 2025 season, fans and the organization alike were anxious about the possibility of losing their brightest star. This extension not only secures Guerrero’s services for the long haul but also symbolizes a new era of ambition for the franchise.

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The timing of the deal couldn’t be more critical. With key players like Bo Bichette and Chris Bassitt approaching free agency after 2025, and Kevin Gausman and Daulton Varsho following in 2026, the Blue Jays needed a statement of intent. Guerrero’s extension provides that, signaling Toronto’s willingness to spend big and compete like a true big-market club.

Though Guerrero’s 2025 season has started slowly, his 2024 campaign reaffirmed his elite status, echoing the MVP-level performance he delivered in 2021. From a teenage phenom to a clubhouse leader, Guerrero’s journey has mirrored the evolution of the franchise.