Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says he and the team have not had conversations about a long-term extension yet this year.
“I’m going to stay focused on working hard and let my team take care of that,” Guerrero told reporters at the Blue Jays winter tour in Toronto, as translated by interpreter Hector Lebron.
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The Blue Jays avoided arbitration with their young superstar by signing him to a one-year, $14.5-million deal last week.
Guerrero Jr. is not scheduled to become a free agent until after the 2025 season at the age of 26. Toronto will have until then to lock him down long-term, or else he will be free to test the open market.
The two-time all-star had a .274 average with 32 homers and 97 RBIs for Toronto last season. He also significantly improved on defence, winning the first Gold Glove of his career for his play at first base.
The young phenom was also voted AL MVP runner-up during the 2021 season, solidifying himself as one of the top players in the league.
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