Blue Jays 4-for-1 Trade Projection Would Ship Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to NL West

Contributing Sports Writer

Earlier this offseason, during an appearance on Abriendo Sports, Guerrero noted he was willing to discuss an extension with the Toronto Blue Jays until the first full day of spring training. That day would be this Tuesday, and as of Monday, no extension was in place.

If Guerrero hits free agency, the Blue Jays run a real risk of losing him for nothing. The Blue Jays have not had much success on the open market and may lose Guerrero in a bidding war. FanSided's Zach Pressnell proposed this trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks that would net the Blue Jays four players in exchange for Guerrero:

Blue Jays receive: shortstop Tommy Troy (MLB No. 74), outfielder Druw Jones (MLB No. 78), right-handed pitcher Yilber Diaz (Blue Jays No. 6) and third baseman Gino Groover (Blue Jays No. 9)
Diamondbacks receive: first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Toronto Blue Jays, first baseman, Vladimir Guerrero — TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 28: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of Toronto Blue Jays swings against the Miami Marlins during the ninth inning in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on September 28, 2024 in... Mark Blinch/Getty Images

"Troy and Jones, both top 100 prospects, lead this loaded hypothetical trade package," wrote Pressnell. "Troy, 23, struggled in 2024, but his talent is undeniable. He's behind top prospect Jordan Lawler in the Diamondbacks system though.

"Jones, 21, is a former No. 2 overall pick who destroyed Low-A pitching last season. He's slashing .265/.393/.383 on his professional career. Diaz, 24, cracked the big leagues in 2024 and showed phenomenal upside. The righty flashed the ability to stick in the Arizona rotation for years to come. Groover, 22, has smashed professional pitching to the tune of a .281/.362/.450 slash line across two seasons in the minor leagues."

Guerrero is a four-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger. The Diamondbacks traded for All-Star Josh Naylor after losing Christian Walker to the Houston Astros. Adding Guerrero would likely push Naylor to the outfield so Guerrero can play first base.

Giving up four talented prospects would likely mean the Diamondbacks view Guerrero as more than a rental. They would have the first crack at him in free agency if they got him in the organization now.

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