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Last Monday at 9 p.m., the deadline for the Toronto Blue Jays to extend Vladimir Guerrero Jr. came and went with no deal being reached. Guerrero told reporters that the Jays would have to compete

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.

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 would be wise to consider trading Vladimir Guerrero Jr. now that he will hit free agency next winter. Could the Mets be a suitor?

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is set to hit free agency, and the Red Sox have been floated as his preferred destination. Would the Blue Jays star be a good fit for Boston?

Phillies star Bryce Harper would be open to changing positions it it meant landing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. or Kyle Tucker.

When Vladimir Guerrero Jr. lands in free agency next offseason, the Los Angeles Angels could be a dark horse landing spot to keep an eye on.

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is prepared to enter MLB free agency after the 2025 World Series. Not reaching a contract extension with Toronto this offseason, Guerrero is entering the final year of his deal that will pay him $28.5 million this season ( via Spotrac ).

If the Toronto Blue Jays eventually decide to trade Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the New York Mets could be the perfect landing place.