Toronto Blue Jays infielder , is off to an impressive start in Spring Training following an eventful offseason centered around his contract negotiations. After failing to secure a long-term extension with the Blue Jays, he is expected to test free agency after the 2025 MLB season. Through seven spring games, he boasts a 1.121 OPS, ranking seventh in the league. This strong performance follows a stellar 2024 season in which he finished sixth in American League MVP voting, recording 103 RBIs and a 166 OPS+ over 159 games.
Despite another standout year, he claims Toronto never came close to meeting his contract expectations, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Until Thursday, fans could only speculate about the specifics of his demands. However, breaking his silence, Guerrero revealed to ESPN that his final offer was significantly lower than Juan Soto’s recent deal. “It’s much less than Soto,” Guerrero stated.
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Guerrero’s comments were a significant revelation, but they weren’t the only insights he shared with ESPN. The four-time All-Star also expressed his desire for a long-term commitment, stating, “I’m looking for 14 [years]. I would like 14, 15, even 20 if they give them to me, but doing it the right way.” With the Blue Jays unable to meet his contract expectations, they will now have to contend with 29 other teams when he enters MLB free agency.
