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Potential Trade Cost and Considerations
If the Blue Jays decide to entertain trade offers for Guerrero, the cost may not be insurmountable given his contract situation—a single year remaining. However, securing Guerrero would still require a significant investment. Comparisons have been drawn to transactions like that of Juan Soto's last year, which saw the Padres send valuable prospects in exchange for a limited rental.
For the Mets, acquiring Guerrero could mean parting with top-tier prospects, alongside absorbing the $28.5 million he is set to earn in his final arbitration year. Nevertheless, such an acquisition would provide immediate benefits to the Mets, who currently lack a stable first-base option.