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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is undoubtedly the player you built around, and it’s no surprise that the Toronto Blue Jays decided to bite the bullet and give him the eye-watering contract.

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A whopping $500 million deal, which makes him one of baseball’s richest stars in 2025. But this is not just about money, but power and legacy. And given that Guerrero Jr. just took the team to the Fall Classic, it all seems worth it.

He is carrying the future of the Jays on his shoulders. His rise from a teenage prodigy to a half-billion-dollar superstar is not just historic but also defines what it’s like to be a generational player. Know more about his net worth, salary, career moments, and more here.

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s Net Worth in 2025

Now, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is not just one of baseball’s brightest stars; he is one of the richest. As of 2025, the Canadian Dominican slugger’s net worth sits around $40 million. But those numbers are about to explode thanks to the $500 million contract that he signed with the Blue Jays in April 2025.

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Since his debut in 2019, Guerrero Jr. has honestly lived up to the right of his last name. He is the son of the Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero Sr., after all.

Vladdy had actually broken out into the spotlight with his 2021 season, where he batted .311 with 48 home runs and nearly snagged the AL MVP. His mix of contact hitting and raw power has made him one of the league’s most feared hitters. Now he is a five-time All-Star at just 26, and his 14-year mega extension ranks as the third-largest deal in MLB history. It is only behind Shohei Ohtani and Juan Soto’s iconic deal.

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s Contract Breakdown

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s road to becoming the third-highest-paid player in the sport started way back in 2015. This was when he signed with the Toronto Blue Jays for a $3.9 million bonus.

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Then fast forward to 2025, and things have skyrocketed. Before his massive extension, he signed a one-year and $28.5 million deal in January of 2025 to avoid arbitration. It was the third-largest arbitration settlement in MLB history.

Then came April, when he joined baseball’s financial elite. The Blue Jays locked him in with the $500 contract—a deal so massive that it became the largest ever signed by any Canadian athlete.

According to Sportac, Guerrero is earning $28.5 million in the 2025 season, but that’s just the beginning. Over the next ten and a half years, he is projected to take in over $550 million if all goes well. This would be counting his growing list of endorsements, bonuses, and media appearances.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s Salary

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s earnings have grown just as quickly as his power numbers. Since making his debut in 2019, his salary has seen a huge rise.

2019$468,488$468,488
2020$214,556$214,556
2021$605,400$605,400
2022$7,900,000$7,900,000
2023$14,500,000$14,500,000
2024$19,900,000$19,900,000
2025$28,500,000$28,500,000

Terms and Conditions of His Historic Contract

Guerrero’s newest contract comes with all the bells and whistles you’d expect him to have.

  • Signing Bonus: $325 million (to be paid across 2025–2039, structure TBD)
  • MVP Incentives:
    • 1st place: $150,000
    • 2nd place: $125,000
    • 3rd place: $100,000
  • Performance Bonuses:
    • $50,000 each for All-Star, Gold Glove, Silver Slugger, or World Series MVP honors
    • $25,000 for LCS MVP
  • Full No-Trade Clause—meaning Vladdy has a complete contract over his career and life.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Brand Endorsements

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is not just making headlines on the field; he is cashing in big time through brand deals.

His endorsements include brands like Smuckers, BiGS (Sunflower Seeds), VKTRY, Topps, Slugger Bats (VG27 Signature Bat), Jordan, and Xbox Canada, among others.

Back in 2019, Vladdy signed a deal with VKTRY. Then, in 2020, he signed with the BiGS Sunflower Seeds for a two-year sponsorship. And he featured fun promotions on social media.

In 2021, Guerrero Jr. joined the Jordan Brand and became the ambassador for its baseball apparel line. “I never saw MJ play in real life, but as a kid, I watched his videos. He’s an inspiration,” Guerrero expressed after the signing.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s Professional Career Overview

If baseball runs in your blood, then Vladimir Guerrero Jr. might be a living prodigy. Born on March 16, 1999, in Montreal, Canada, back when his dad, Vladimir Guerrero Sr., was starring for the Expos. So Vladdy just seemed destined for the big leagues. Though he grew up in the Dominican Republic, his connection to both countries shaped his identity.

By 16, the Toronto Blue Jays saw something special in him and signed him as an international free agent, and gave him a good bonus. Then it didn’t take long for him to soar as the top prospect, and by 2018, he was the No. 1 prospect in baseball.

When he made his MLB debut in April 2019, the expectations were sky-high, and he didn’t disappoint. He crushed 15 home runs and, as a rookie, showed immense skill and power.

And now in 2025, he has already built quite a resume.

Five All-Star appearances, two All-MLB First Team appearances, and won two Silver Slugger Awards and one Gold Glove Award. He has even graced the cover of MLB The Show 24!

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