Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Rumors: New Update On Potential Red Sox Target

The Blue Jays didn’t succeed at first, so they will try again.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. did not accept Toronto’s offer for a contract extension at the start of Toronto’s spring training, which many viewed as the superstar slugger punching his ticket to MLB free agency next year. However, ESPN’s Buster Olney on Thursday reported the Blue Jays made a new offer to Guerrero “in the past 24 hours.”

Olney added “a gap still remains” between the four-time All-Star and the organization that signed him when he was 16 years old back in 2015. It’s also reportedly “unclear” if the two sides have immediate plans to talk more about a potential deal.

Guerrero acknowledged Toronto’s first offer did not come close to meeting his desires. That could have been music to the ears of the Red Sox, who might be interested in the 26-year-old if he reaches the open market. Guerrero reportedly has told friends he would “love” to play in Boston if he leaves Toronto.

Of course, a Guerrero pursuit surely is not top of mind for the Red Sox at this time. Boston embarks on a new season Thursday, and its focus will be on trying to maximize its revamped roster.