The Toronto Blue Jays and their young star third baseman, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., have reached an agreement on a long-term contract that will keep Guerrero in Toronto for the foreseeable future. The deal, reportedly worth $100 million over seven years, solidifies Guerrero’s place as a cornerstone of the Blue Jays’ lineup for years to come.
Guerrero, the son of Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero Sr., burst onto the scene in 2019 as one of the top prospects in all of baseball. Since then, he has lived up to the hype, showcasing his prodigious power and hitting ability while also improving his defense at third base.
The 22-year-old Guerrero had a breakout season in 2021, hitting .311 with 48 home runs and 111 RBIs, earning his first All-Star selection and finishing second in the American League MVP voting. His performance helped lead the Blue Jays to a playoff berth, their first since 2016.
By locking up Guerrero to a long-term deal, the Blue Jays are signaling their commitment to building a competitive team around their young core of talent. Along with Guerrero, the Blue Jays feature other promising young players such as Bo Bichette, Cavan Biggio, and Nate Pearson, giving fans plenty of reasons to be excited about the team’s future.
Guerrero’s contract is the largest in Blue Jays history and one of the biggest ever given to a player with less than three years of major league service time. It reflects the team’s belief in Guerrero’s potential to become one of the game’s elite players and a key piece in their quest for a World Series title.
With Guerrero now locked up long-term, the Blue Jays can focus on building a championship-caliber roster around him and continuing their ascent in the competitive American League East. Fans can look forward to watching Guerrero continue to develop and grow into one of the game’s brightest stars in the years to come.
