“Pairing him with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. would be awesome” – Ex-Blue Jay star makes argument for Fernando Tatis Jr. trade

Ricky Romero has a dream offseason target for the Toronto Blue Jays: Fernando Tatis Jr.

By Raghav Mehta · Sportskeeda

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 5:17 AM

Key Things to Know

Former Blue Jays pitcher Ricky Romero advocated for Toronto to target Fernando Tatis Jr. in a blockbuster trade.
The hypothetical deal would pair Tatis alongside Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in Toronto's lineup.
A potential permanent trade faces hurdles due to Tatis's 14-year, $340 million contract featuring a no-trade clause.

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Former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Ricky Romero proposed acquiring San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. to pair with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Romero made the argument on the Blue Bird Territory podcast, pointing to San Diego's failure to capture a National League pennant despite possessing a star-studded lineup.

However, significant obstacles stand in the way of any potential permanent trade. Tatis is signed to a 14-year, $340 million contract through 2034 with a no-trade clause, and Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller has firmly dismissed speculation about moving his core players.

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