Vladimir Guerrero Jr. wins record $19.9M US in salary arbitration against Blue Jays
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won a record $19.9 million US in salary arbitration on Wednesday when a three-person panel picked his request rather than the Toronto Blue Jays' $18.05 million offer.
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![A three-time all-star with the Blue Jays, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit .264 with 26 homers and 94 RBIs last year, when he had a $14.5 million US salary. He is eligible for free agency after the 2025 season. A male baseball player wearing a batting helmet rounds the bases while shushing the spectators with his right index finger.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7108454.1707354336!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/1666513980.jpg)
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won a record $19.9 million US in salary arbitration on Wednesday when a three-person panel picked his request rather than the Toronto Blue Jays' $18.05 million offer.