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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. plans to become a free agent after the season following the passing of his deadline Tuesday to reach a long-term agreement with the Toronto Blue Jays. A

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been vocal about his hate of the New York Yankees in the past. However, his sentiments have seemed to change.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has one more season remaining on his contract and isn't closing the door on joining any of Major League Baseball's 30 teams next offseason. Including the New York Yankees. "If I go to free agency,

Bleacher Report's Zachary Rymer recently listed four potential suitors in the trade sweepstakes for Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Guerrero gave the Blue Jays until the first full-squad workout to agree to a contract extension but it not happen.

If the Toronto Blue Jays opt to trade Vladimir Guerrero Jr. this season, the San Francisco Giants could be the perfect suitor.

The Cincinnati Reds were recently linked to Toronto Blue Jays superstar Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in a blockbuster trade this season.

The Toronto Blue Jays' failure to extend Vladimir Guerrero Jr. could led the team to trade him before he potentially walks for no return.

The Toronto Blue Jays’ immediate future looks bleak after Vladimir Guerrero Jr. rejected their contract extension at the beginning of

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is prepared to enter MLB free agency after the 2025 World Series. With Toronto not coming close to offering to his desired contract extension ( via ESPN's Jeff Passan ), Guerrero has chosen to table negotiations and give all 30 teams the chance to pursue him as a free agent.