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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Agrees to $28.5 Million Deal with Blue Jays, Avoiding Arbitration

Jan 10, 2025, 12:43 AM

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays have reached a one-year, $28.5 million agreement to avoid salary arbitration. This deal marks Guerrero's final season before he becomes eligible for free agency. The agreement was finalized on the day players and teams were set to exchange proposed figures, with Guerrero's salary for 2025 representing a significant increase from his 2024 earnings. The Blue Jays also settled with other arbitration-eligible players, including outfielder Daulton Varsho at $8.2 million and catcher Alejandro Kirk at $4.6 million.