The New York Yankees are among potential suitors for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. if talks with the Toronto Blue Jays break down, Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman KeBryan Hayes could be a trade fit and moving Marcus Stroman proves a challenge.

With his free agency looming in less than nine months, the Blue Jays first baseman is generating discussion on a number of fronts.

After news broke that the Mets were pivoting away from Pete Alonso, the Blue Jays have emerged as contenders to sign the free agent slugger.