Amid Potential Blue Jays Trade Deadline Shakeup
New York, NY – The New York Yankees, fresh off signing Paul Goldschmidt to anchor first base, may still have their sights set on a blockbuster acquisition: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. The Toronto Blue Jays slugger, one of the premier hitters in Major League Baseball, would be a game-changing addition to the Yankees’ roster, both for immediate impact and the long term.
While the idea of Guerrero donning pinstripes may seem far-fetched, The Athletic’s Chris Kirschner recently explored the potential scenario in a Q&A session, where he highlighted how Guerrero’s future in Toronto could influence trade discussions.
“It would be shocking if the Toronto Blue Jays traded Guerrero this offseason,” Kirschner said. “They were willing to spend lavishly on Juan Soto, hoping to give the franchise the jolt it needed to get back into October. They’ve been interested in several other big free agents, including Corbin Burnes and Alex Bregman. The Blue Jays are looking to add, not cut.”
However, the Blue Jays’ plans may shift depending on their performance by midseason. As Kirschner explained, if the team falters in the competitive American League East and appears unlikely to contend for the playoffs, they might explore trading Guerrero before the deadline.
“Where things get interesting with the Blue Jays is how this club will look at the trade deadline. If the Blue Jays are sputtering… they could be incentivized to trade Guerrero then,” Kirschner added. “He’s a free agent at the end of the season — if Toronto believes it won’t re-sign Guerrero in free agency — it would make sense to get something for him.”
Such a move would send shockwaves through the league, as trades between division rivals are rare, let alone involving a player of Guerrero’s caliber. The Yankees, however, have the resources and aggressive mindset to capitalize on any such opportunity, especially if they see Guerrero as a cornerstone for the future.
While a Guerrero trade may seem unlikely for now, all eyes will be on Toronto as the season progresses, and the Yankees will undoubtedly be monitoring the situation closely.
For now, the Blue Jays remain focused on contending, but as the season unfolds, the landscape could shift, opening the door for one of the most significant trades in recent MLB history.
