In each of the last two offseasons, the Toronto Blue Jays have struck out on landing their top outside targets. They fell short in the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes in 2023 and fell short in the Juan Soto race this year.
However, if they can retain one of their own, that would feel like a huge win. Superstar Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is going to be a free agent at the end of the 2025 season and the team should desperately want to re-sign him for several reasons.
First, it’s always good to keep homegrown players around. Any time a homegrown player signs a contract extension, it’s a huge win for everyone in the organization, and it sends a solid message to players in your system. Second, the Jays are at a crossroads and having Guerrero Jr. in the fold long-term would provide some clarity. He could also help entice other free agents to join the club, since clarity would exist for them also.
