 The Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly "desperate to do something big," according to industry insiders cited by The Athletic. A massive extension for superstar first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is one of the possibilities being discussed. The report suggests a potential extension in the range of $500 million to $600 million could be a realistic target.
Guerrero, who turns 26 next season, is set to hit free agency at the end of the season. In the 2024 season, he posted impressive numbers with a .323/.396/.544 slash line (166 OPS+), 44 doubles, 30 homers, and 103 RBIs. His performance earned him a sixth-place finish in MVP voting and has marked him as one of the league's top talents. While Guerrero's extension remains a priority, the situation with another Jays' star, shortstop **Bo Bichette**, is more complicated. Bichette, also set to enter free agency next offseason, had a challenging season in 2024. Despite this, industry insiders report that the Blue Jays "do not appear nearly as interested" in extending Bichette compared to Guerrero. However, they are not actively shopping Bichette on the trade market either. The Athletic notes that executives from three rival clubs, who spoke anonymously, indicated that the Blue Jays are open to trading Bichette, but only for a high price.
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