MLB analyst forecasts Vladimir Guerrero Jr. teaming up with Juan Soto in NL East

As the Toronto Blue Jays have failed to extend Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the offseason, there is increasing interest from other teams looking to add a powerful bat to their lineup.

The 25-year-old is set to enter free agency at the end of the 2025 season, making him an ideal candidate for a trade this year. With the New York Mets showing interest in Guerrero Jr., MLB analyst Sal Licata looks at the possibility of him joining Juan Soto in the NL East (via WFAN 14:36 onwards):

"If the Blue Jays cannot extend Vladimir Guerrero Jr., which they're trying to do so, there was deadline set by Guerrero saying, 'if we do not have an extension by the first day that we report as a team to Spring Training, I'm not talking extension anymore.'"

"In the event that they don't come to an extension with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the Blue Jays might say, we can't sign him therefore, we're going to trade him. The Mets have already inquired about trading for Vlad and it was more than what was just reported so there is smoke there. There's also the fact that Soto and Vlad are Dominicans, there's also the fact that Soto was promised more protection in that lineup."

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has grown into one of the central players in the Toronto Blue Jays lineup since making his MLB debut with them in 2019. However, he is now heading into the last year of his contract.

Despite the Toronto front office's best efforts to extend him, they have had no success as of yet. This has resulted in the likes of the New York Mets inquiring about a possible trade as they look to add a bat to their lineup.

MLB insider claims Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will reject Blue Jays' final extension offer and pursue free agency

Toronto Blue Jays have been pursuing an extension with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. over the offseason but have failed to reach an agreement. ESPN's Paul Hembekides updated on the situation, saying:

"The Blue Jays must pay up to retain their homegrown star - they'll offer him a $400 million extension within the next month, but he'll reject their overtures and chase free agency instead."

It is clear that the Blue Jays have a limit on what they're willing to offer Guerrero Jr. but that is below his asking price. If the two parties fail to reach an agreement before Spring Training, the slugger will most likely be on his way out sooner rather than later.