Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. revealed to ESPN’s Enrique Rojas and Ernesto Jerez that his final contract extension offer to the Blue Jays was for 15 years and less than $600 million, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

Guerrero, turning 26 this month, aimed for Juan Soto’s 15-year contract length, but the Blue Jays balked—talks were far apart, and teams have shied away from massive deals for right-handed first basemen like him. He’s headed to free agency next offseason. Fantasy managers can still lock in his elite bat for 2025; his value’s unshaken, though his next payday’s a wildcard.

Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will bat second this season, with Anthony Santander slotted third, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

Guerrero kicked off 2024 at No. 2 before settling into third for most of the year—now he’s back up, while Schneider weighs Bo Bichette for leadoff or cleanup based on foes, with George Springer also a leadoff contender. Fantasy managers can bank on Guerrero’s elite bat thriving here; the high lineup perch boosts his run and RBI potential.

Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Wednesday that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won’t see heavy time at third base this season, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

Despite some buzz about Guerrero sliding to the hot corner, Schneider’s cooling that talk—no standout first base option exists to shuffle him and boost the lineup. He might pop up at third now and then, but fantasy managers shouldn’t bank on new eligibility where he doesn’t already have it; his value stays tied to first.

The Blue Jays and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. have yet to agree to a contract extension ahead of Tuesday’s deadline.

Fantasy Impact

This had been the preferred date set by Guerrero to reach an agreement on an extension by ahead of Tuesday's first full-squad workout. It appears the star may hit free agency next offseason unless something changes.

The Blue Jays and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. have continued to have discussions around an extension.

Fantasy Impact

“We have worked exceptionally hard to find a way to keep him here for an extended period beyond this year," Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins said. "And we'll continue to do that.” This will remain a situation to monitor with the season just over one month away.