Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. gained a 2024 wage of $19.9 million in arbitration Wednesday, the best arbitration wage awarded in a case determined by a listening to. He topped the earlier mark of $14 million earned by Teoscar Hernández final yr.
Toronto’s supply to Guerrero was $18.05 million, and Guerrero’s 2024 wage represents a rise of $5.4 million.
Guerrero, the son of Corridor of Famer Vladimir Guerrero Sr., is a three-time All-Star in 5 Main League seasons, in addition to a Gold Glove Award winner at first base. His most interesting marketing campaign got here in 2021, when he completed runner-up in American League MVP Award voting — Guerrero hit .311/.401/.601 with 48 residence runs that yr, during which he was additionally named All-Star Sport MVP.
Guerrero, who turns 25 on March 16, has seen his energy numbers decline over the previous two seasons, however he stays a really productive hitter for the Blue Jays. From 2022-23, he posted an .804 OPS with 58 homers. He gained the All-Star House Run Derby in Seattle previous to final yr’s Midsummer Traditional, matching a feat additionally completed by his father, who gained the 2007 competitors in San Francisco.