Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays avoided salary arbitration with a $28.5 million, one-year deal, while Framber Valdez and the Astros reached an $18 million deal.

NEW YORK — (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays avoided a salary arbitration ... Houston left-hander Framber Valdez also reached a deal, an $18 million, one-year contract.

NEW YORK -- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays avoided a salary arbitration ... Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez also agreed to a one-year contract for $18 million, sources ...

In Fantasy Baseball, this translates to a player who's being underdrafted -- or more accurately, drafted in a way that doesn't account for his potential. Potential is a word we most often use to describe young players just entering into prominent roles.

The Toronto Blue Jays had a shockingly poor season in 2024. One year removed from a playoff berth, they finished last in the AL East.

The Houston Astros have made a lot of moves this offseason, but their starting rotation is an area of need that may not be fully addressed.

Burnes, who lives in Scottsdale, Arizona, will pitch for the local team after reportedly turning down offers from the San Francisco Giants and Toronto Blue Jays.

According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, Sasaki's three finalists are the L.A. Dodgers, San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays. According to The Athletic, the Blue Jays hosted Sasaki for a visit last week.