- Dodgers, Yankees, Red Sox among five teams vying for superstar slugger.
- Soto’s career year sets stage for potential record-breaking contract.
Juan Soto’s free agency has captivated the baseball world, with the 26-year-old outfielder poised to reshape the market. According to reports, five teams—the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, New York Mets, Boston Red Sox, and Toronto Blue Jays—have already submitted offers following meetings with Soto and his agent, Scott Boras.
MLB Network’s Jon Morosi and NJ.com’s Randy Miller confirm that Soto’s decision could take time, as bidding wars may lead to revised offers. The slugger’s potential deal is rumored to exceed $700 million, possibly featuring deferred payments akin to Shohei Ohtani’s record-breaking contract with the Dodgers in December 2023.
A Career Year and a Looming Payday
Soto is coming off a stellar season with the Yankees, where he smashed 41 home runs and posted a .989 OPS. The Bronx Bombers remain in the running to retain him, envisioning a long-term partnership between Soto and Aaron Judge as a formidable offensive duo.
While Soto’s ultimate destination remains uncertain, his next move is expected to send ripples across the MLB landscape.
