The San Diego Padres could end up being dark horse candidates to acquire Vladimir Guerrero Jr. from the Toronto Blue Jays.

The Padres have reportedly been eliminated as a destination for the Japanese right-hander. Meanwhile, the Blue Jays traded for additional international bonus pool money.

Toronto acquired $2 million in international signing bonus pool allocation from the Cleveland Guardians that could be used in its pursuit of Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki as part of a trade that also brought underperforming outfielder Myles Straw to the Blue Jays.

The Blue Jays paid $11 million for a replacement-level player, because they thought it would help them get Roki Sasaki.

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A new report details what the Toronto Blue Jays want in a trade package for star slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

According to a report from Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Toronto Blue Jays are one of three finalists for Japanese free agent Roki Sasaki. We had heard early on Mond

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The Boston Red Sox will likely be the favorites to land superstar Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in a trade if the Toronto Blue Jays move him.

According to The Athletic, the Blue Jays hosted Sasaki for a visit last week, and the Dodgers hosted him for another visit that included star players. Apparently, the latter meeting was more successful.