Yankees Acquire Blue Jays’ $28M Star in Potential Game-Changer
The Toronto Blue Jays could be headed for a rebuild following a disappointing season. Players like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette could be traded this offseason.
While outlining potential offseason trades, Bleacher Report’s Kerry Miller proposed this deal that sends Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to the New York Yankees:
- Blue Jays receive: outfielder Spencer Jones, left-handed pitcher Brock Selvidge and right-handed pitcher Clayton Beeter
- Yankees receive: first baseman Vladimir Guererro Jr.
“But with one season of arbitration eligibility remaining before he becomes a free agent, perhaps Guerrero can do what Aaron Judge did in 2022 and what Juan Soto did this year by putting together one heck of a walk year with the Bronx Bombers before signing the biggest contract of the winter,” wrote Miller.
Guerrero is projected to sign a $28 million deal in his final arbitration year, according to Spotrac. After that, the Blue Jays may not be able to afford him or he may just walk. The team would be wise to trade him and get something before that happens. Jones, Selvidge and Beeter are the Yankees No. 2, No.7 and No. 18 prospects according to MLB Pipeline. The Yankees will be in search of a first baseman anyways.
“The Yankees certainly need the help at first base, as all six players who spent time there this season posted an OPS of .661 or worse,” wrote Miller. “It’s a foregone conclusion they’ll decline their $17M club option on Anthony Rizzo in pursuit of a better solution.”
Guererro has changed his sentiment about the Yankees. In 2022 he said he would never play for the club. However, this season when asked bout playing for them he had a different mindset.
“I’m a player, and if a team picks me or if they do something, it’s because they need it, obviously, and I’ll be happy to help any team,” said Guerrero.
