Vladimir Guerrero Jr. wins record $19.9 million in salary arbitration against Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reacts after being picked off second base during an AL Wild Card baseball game against the Minnesota Twins last season in Minneapolis. Associated Press File Photo
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won a record $19.9 million in salary arbitration on Wednesday when a three-person panel picked his request rather than the Toronto Blue Jays' $18.05 million offer.
Scott Buchheit, Walt De Treux and Jeanne Charles made the decision a day after listening to arguments. Players have a 6-2 lead in hearings this year with 10 cases pending.
Guerrero topped the previous high awarded from a hearing — the $14 million Seattle outfielder Teoscar Hernández received after he lost.
A three-time All-Star, Guerrero hit .264 with 26 homers and 94 RBIs last year, when he had a $14.5 million salary. He is eligible for free agency after the 2025 season.
