Vladimir Guerrero Jr. revealed on Tuesday that he is going to test free agency after the upcoming season, and the slugger reportedly has his eye on one specific American League team.
Guerrero told the Blue Jays he would not be willing to negotiate a contract extension after the start of spring training, and the 25-year-old insists he is sticking to that deadline. With no agreement in place, Guerrero said Tuesday that the Blue Jays are “going to have to compete with 29 other teams” to sign him next winter.
According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports, Guerrero has already told people close to him that he would love to play for the Boston Red Sox.
If Guerrero does hit free agency, he will almost certainly become one of the highest-paid free agents in MLB history. Thought the Red Sox have made some nice additions this offseason, they have not been close to the highest bidder on recent marquee free agents like Juan Soto.
It remains to be seen if Boston would be willing to reverse that recent trend for Guerrero. Though, some believe their recent big signing makes a pursuit of Guerrero even less likely.
Guerrero hit .323 with 30 home runs and 103 RBI last season. If he has a similar year in 2025, the cost to sign him will only increase.
Guerrero has long said that he would be open to finishing his career in Toronto, but he obviously is not pleased with where the two sides stand in negotiations.
Even if the Red Sox were at the top of Guerrero’s wish list, we doubt he would be willing to give them any type of discount on the open market.
