“I didn’t have a conversation.”

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (24) said he has not discussed a contract extension with the Toronto Blue Jays. Canadian media ‘Sportsnet’ quoted Guerrero Jr. on the 21st (Korean time) and said, “I didn’t talk about extending my contract with Toronto this winter. I will focus on what I have to do. The club also said it would take care of things.”

Guerrero Jr. qualified for the first salary adjustment this winter and agreed to a one-year, $14.5 million contract with Toronto. This is an increase of $6.4 million from last season. It is the highest amount based on the first baseman who obtained the first annual salary adjustment qualification.

First of all, Toronto gave Guerrero Jr. a contract with good conditions, but the task of signing a long-term contract remains. Guerrero Jr., who will qualify as a free agent after the end of the 2025 season. As the ransom of Guerrero Jr., who is showing a growth curve every year, can skyrocket, voices are growing that he must decide to stay with a long-term contract. 안전놀이터