New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto is having a stellar season in his debut year with the team, which has largely kept contract discussions out of the spotlight.
However, with free agency looming, the 25-year-old slugger is expected to seek a contract exceeding $500 million in the upcoming offseason. Despite his outstanding performance alongside Aaron Judge, speculation about his future is intensifying.
Recently, MLB Network’s Jon Heyman weighed in on the potential destinations for Soto next season. On the show “Inside Corner,” Heyman highlighted five teams as the most likely contenders for Soto’s services: the New York Yankees, New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, and Toronto Blue Jays.
The Yankees are currently favored, with the Mets trailing as a second option, setting the stage for a potential bidding war between the cross-town rivals.
The Dodgers, known for their financial prowess, are also in the mix, even after committing large sums to Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Despite the Yankees’ desire to retain Soto, the fierce competition from other teams could lead to a massive contract offer, as franchises across the league prepare to pull out all the stops to secure the young superstar’s talents.
