The Toronto Blue Jays are running the risk of losing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. for no return if they do not extend him. They could make a surprise trade to move him for valuable pieces before the season starts.
During an appearance on Abriendo Sports, Guerrero noted that the two sides are not close in terms of contract offers and that he is willing to negotiate until the first full day of spring training. As spring training nears and no deal is in place, Bleacher Report's Zachary D. Rymer proposed this trade with the San Diego Padres that ships Guerrero to California:
De Vries would be the headline player coming to the Blue Jays. With Bichette set to hit free agency next year, De Vries could be the shortstop of the future. He is the No. 28 overall prospect according to MLB Pipeline. He is the Padres No. 2 prospect. The Padres would be giving up a decent amount but may need to in a division with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
"The Los Angeles Dodgers have only gotten better this winter, whereas the Padres have yet to do anything of note," wrote Rymer. "Adding Guerrero would certainly change that, and such a drastic move will be that much more necessary if San Diego also whiffs on Sasaki."