Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays reached a $28.5 million, one-year contract, avoiding a salary arbitration hearing. This agreement was part of the 148 deals made between players and teams on the day they exchanged proposed figures. Houston's Framber Valdez also secured an $18 million, one-year contract.
Among the 17 players who swapped figures, Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker requested $17.5 million, while Washington first baseman Nathaniel Lowe asked for $11.1 million. San Diego right-hander Michael King sought $8.8 million. Guerrero, the son of Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero, had a record-high arbitration decision last year, winning a $19.9 million salary.
