DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. plans to become a free agent after the season following the passing of his deadline Tuesday to reach a long-term agreement with the Toronto Blue Jays.

The next big free agent in baseball has already been linked to the reigning World Series champions, with free agency months away.

Heading into 2024, that was down to seven years and $185 million, valuing five free-agent years at $28 million per season. But, Guerrero has delivered high-end production Nevertheless, in 2021 and ...

“With Guerrero Jr. there, it seems to me that they’ll have a better chance with free agents.” There's a clear plan to win now that the Blue Jays have Vladimir Guerrero Jr. under contract for ...

There were pregame cheers for Guerrero — who could become a free agent following this season. “It was interesting to see him get cheered here,” Toronto right-hander Chad Green said following ...

Their failed pursuits of Ohtani and Soto, as well as seemingly endless other free agents ... Guerrero’s looming free agency stood as a clear pivot point. At just 26, Guerrero was poised to ...

The Toronto Blue Jays have reached an agreement with first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on a 14-year extension worth $500 million. The deal contains no deferrals or opt-out opportunities while in the ...

However, Guerrero Jr. -- who now has the third-largest deal in MLB history -- could have a further ripple effect on the Tucker market. Instead of two superstars hitting free agency next year ...

Front office staff are now being tasked to smartly plan their payroll strategies ... meaning those waiting for Guerrero Jr. to become a free agent might have to replan their next offseason.

Star slugger and previously a potential Phillies free agent ... Guerrero Jr. was prior to the extension, missing out on any shot at bidding on the 26-year-old is a potential sting to the future plans.