The Boston Red Sox could emerge as the early favorites in the Vladimir Guerrero Jr. free agency sweepstakes next offseason.
Multiple offseason reports indicate the Red Sox are Guerrero's preferred destination. However, MLB insider Jon Heyman reacted to Guerrero's announcement by reporting that Boston might have to beat out the New York Yankees to sign the star slugger.
The Blue Jays and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. failed to reach an extension agreement before the All-Star's deadline, setting him up for free agency in November.