Juan Soto was the biggest addition for the New York Yankees last offseason. However, it was the Los Angeles Dodgers who got the biggest fish last free agency, i.e., Shohei Ohtani. There are many fans who are calling the LA side, “The New Evil Empire.” They won the bid for the Unicorn for a mammoth $700 million deal over ten years. It was quite an unprecedented signing in a free agency. Now, the two-way superstar of MLB has the biggest contract in North American sports. Moreover, he is proving his worth in his first season with the Dodgers as he is a top contender to win the National League Most Valued Player award this year.
On top of that, he is not even pitching, but still, he is a favorite to win MVP due to his elite hitting skills. Moreover, people can’t ignore the fact that Ohtani came off an offseason where he underwent Tommy John surgery. But still he is able to perform at an elite level that speaks volume of his class. In the next offseason, Juan Soto will be the big fish in free agency. Lately, during the All-Star break, he gave a hint that he wants to play alongside the Unicorn.
Is Juan Soto Moving To The Dodgers Next Offseason?
Fans have been wondering where will Juan Soto go next offseason. He is having a wonderful first year with the Yankees as he is one of the contenders for AL MVP and also one of the top home run hitters in the ongoing season. Moreover, his chemistry with the captain Aaron Judge has been very prominent. People believe the Dominican slugger is loving his time in the Bronx where there is a huge Dominican diaspora that makes him feel at home. Recently, the New York Post columnist Jon Heyman suggested that Soto might be willing to sign with the Dodgers next winter. Heyman wrote that for sure Juan Soto is loving his time in the pinstripes and some also believe that he might prefer the East Coast.
But then, the Post reported that he was in a serious talk with the San Diego Padres. However, they had to halt the discussion when the Padres owner Peter Seidler became ill. This story is from the last summer. But the recent news is that Heyman believes Soto’s decision will be heavily influenced by “The deal.” Hence, what kind of offers he will receive? Moreover, Heyman pointed out that it has been a Soto’s dream to be teammates with Shohei Ohtani. Then, talking about big offers, which team can do it better than the Dodgers at this point?
Yankees And Mets Favorites To Land The Dominican Superstar In 2024 Free Agency
Seeing the kind of popularity Soto has in the Bronx, there is a good possibility that he will remain in New York. But the big question is which team from the Big Apple will land Juan Soto for a long term deal. The NY Mets have a better payroll situation than the 27-time World Champions. Moreover, Hal Steinbrenner said earlier that their payroll is “Not Sustainable.” However, if the Judge-Soto duo helps the Yankees win the World Series this year, Jon Heyman believes the Dominican slugger will stay in the Bronx.
Kiley McDaniel of ESPN said that the two New York teams are by far the most common answer in discussing the potential suitors of Soto. There is a possibility that Juan Soto might sign an 11.6-year deal worth $482.2 million. The contract might also be a 13-year deal worth $500 million.
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