The latest MLB rumors include Shohei Ohtani's future with Samurai Japan, the low odds of an Astros-Nolan Arenado trade, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s Mets fit.

Five days out from Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s self-imposed extension deadline, Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said his team will "never close the door" on negotiating with their star first baseman.

The Red Sox were willing to go big for Juan Soto last winter. Will they have the same approach for another elite slugger next offseason?

The Blue Jays' contract extension talks with first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. are still in progress with 2025 season approaching.

The New York Mets could be the favorites to land Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in a league-altering trade deadline deal.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. officially has just one more season under contract with the team after failing to agree to an extension before his personal Feb. 17 deadline. That now puts him in a position to become one of the most sought-after free agents when the 2025 offseason rolls around,

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