The Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly looking for a significant trade package should they decide to entertain offers for their star first baseman, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. According to insights from Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of Moneyline, any potential trade would require a combination of established major leaguers and top prospects that would surpass the value received by the San Diego Padres when they dealt Juan Soto to the New York Yankees.

The trade involving Soto was finalized in December 2023, with the Yankees sending right-handed pitchers Michael King, Jhony Brito, and Randy Vasquez to the Padres, along with starting pitching prospect Drew Thorpe and catcher Kyle Higashioka. King, who finished seventh in the National League Cy Young Award voting in his first season with San Diego, and Thorpe's trading as part of acquiring ace right-hander Dylan Cease in March 2024 underscore the high stakes and valuation of elite talent in today’s MLB landscape.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is under contract with the Blue Jays through the 2025 season, having recently agreed to a $28.5 million deal in January to avoid arbitration. Reports suggest that the New York Mets have initiated discussions with Toronto regarding Guerrero's future, though it's noted by SNY's Andy Martino that it remains uncertain whether the Blue Jays will make the four-time All-Star available. Following a standout 2024 season where Guerrero hit 30 home runs and drove in 103 RBIs, establishing himself as one of the top power hitters in the league with a .323/.396/.544 batting line, the potential for a long-term extension with Toronto exists. Recent reports from Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith indicate that negotiations for a new contract are ongoing, with discussions anticipated to intensify before Guerrero's self-imposed extension deadline of February 17.