In each of the last two offseasons, the Toronto Blue Jays have struck out on landing their top outside targets. They fell short in the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes in 2023 and fell short in the Juan Soto race this year.

First baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been vocal about wanting to stay with the Toronto Blue Jays. However, there is a limit to his patience.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. said on Monday that he and the Toronto Blue Jays remain far apart in extension negotiations. "What they offered me is not even close