Juan Soto, the top player available among free agents, is set to make a decision on which team to sign with during baseball’s winter meetings in Dallas. Soto has met with several teams including the Yankees, Mets, Dodgers, Red Sox, and Blue Jays, with initial offers due by Thanksgiving. Soto turned down a $440 million offer from Washington in 2022.
Soto is likely seeking a record-breaking contract, potentially over $700 million, surpassing Shohei Ohtani’s deal with the Dodgers. Boras has highlighted Soto’s impressive career stats in his pitch to teams. The Mets, Yankees, Dodgers, and Phillies may face luxury tax issues if they sign Soto, while the Blue Jays could see a reset of their rates.
The winter meetings could be the venue for announcing Soto’s deal, bringing back memories of Alex Rodriguez’s record-breaking contract announced at the same location in 2000. Aside from Soto, other notable free agent hitters include Alex Bregman, Pete Alonso, and Christian Walker. Teams who fail to sign Soto may turn to these other free agents to bolster their lineup.
Soto’s decision is highly anticipated in the baseball world, with many teams vying for his signature to potentially secure the next big star in MLB. Stay tuned for updates on Soto’s decision during the winter meetings in Dallas.
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