Who could the Blue Jays pick to be their first baseman of the future?

The future at first base feels gloomy for the Blue Jays now that Vladimir Guerrero seems destined to hit free agency after the season. And while failing to reach an extension with him is a tough look for the team's front office, now is the time for Ross Atkins and co. to nail down a replacement.

Here are three internal options who could emerge as options at first base if the Blue Jays and Guerrero head towards what seems like an inevitable divorce.

Could one of these Blue Jays be the first baseman of the future?

Will Wagner

After coming to the Blue Jays at the trade deadline last year, Will Wagner is set for a big 2025. While he is in the running for the third base spot and could also see some time at designated hitter, he's no stranger to first base considering he played 290 2/3 innings at the position in Triple-A last season.

Toronto should do whatever it can to keep his bat in the lineup after he he posted a wRC+ of 125 with an OPS of .788 and a strikeout rate of just 18.6% last season. If he can continue to develop, he will be a safe option at first base moving forward — so long as he doesn't end up getting a starting spot elsewhere on the diamond.

Davis Schneider

Another option is Schneider, a young utility player who has played first in the minor leagues. He is coming off a poor showing in 2024, but was electric in 2023 and seems to play better when he gets everyday at-bats.

Schneider slugged eight home runs with an OPS of 1.008 and a wRC+ of 176 in just 35 games in 2023, which is a great showing in a small sample size. Obviously, it would be foolish to expect that kind of production this season, but he should do better than last year when he had a wRC+ of 80 and OPS of .625.

Riley Tirotta

Tirotta is a minor leaguer who is a fast riser in Toronto's system. The 26-year-old saw his first action in Triple-A action last year and hit .240 with 12 home runs and 40 RBI in 85 games with Buffalo. He's currently in Spring Training as a non-roster invitee.

Tirotta belted 15 home runs with an OPS of .818 and a wRC+ of 123 across three different minor league levels. He had a good walk rate (16.2%) but an alarming strikeout rate (27.3%). He will likely start the year in Triple-A, but could work his way into the first base picture as the season goes on.