MLB Trade Rumors: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Linked To New Team

February 25, 2025 ,

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s uncertain future with the Toronto Blue Jays has fueled ongoing trade speculation, with the Seattle Mariners emerging as a potential destination. 

Guerrero, set to become a free agent after the 2025 season, could command a contract worth between $400-600 million, and Toronto may consider moving him if they fall out of contention. 

Bleacher Report’s Zachary D. Rymer sees Seattle as a strong fit, noting their need for a middle-of-the-order bat alongside the Texas Rangers, New York Mets, and San Francisco Giants. 

“Even a middling contender could put its eye on the World Series with him aboard for October,” Rymer wrote. The Mariners have a dominant pitching staff but remain inconsistent offensively, even after adding Randy Arozarena this past offseason.

A trade for Guerrero would come at a steep price, as the Blue Jays would likely demand a top young pitcher like Bryan Woo or Bryce Miller. 

Seattle has the rotation depth to make a deal, but their front office has historically been cautious about trading controllable arms for short-term help. 

"Seattle can afford to swap a pitcher for an elite bat, but if Guerrero leaves in the offseason, the M’s will have sacrificed five-plus years of productive pitching for a single campaign," Christopher Kline of FanSided noted. 

The Mariners also rarely spend big on hitters, making it unlikely they would offer Guerrero the long-term contract he is expected to seek in free agency.

Despite those challenges, oddsmakers at Bovada have given the Mariners strong odds (+650) to land Guerrero, ranking them fourth behind the Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, and New York Yankees. 

Some believe Seattle may pursue a more affordable option, such as Boston’s Triston Casas, instead of making an all-in move for Guerrero. 

However, if the Mariners believe they are one impact bat away from making a deep playoff run, they could take the risk and swing a blockbuster deal. 

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