The New York Yankees’ future hinges on the quality of their offence. The billion dollar club is known for possessing biggest powerhouses in MLB, be it Aaron Judge or Giancarlo Stanton. This season, the front office raised the bar with a risky yet bold free agency trade.
25-year-old generational star, Juan Soto, who’s already achieved more than an average MLB player, wore pinstripes for the first time in his career and instantly fell in love with it. His 2024 season numbers coupled with the fan connection had made Joel Rueter of Bleacher Report believe that an unexpected extension could be on the cards.
Yankees Predicted To Re-Sign Juan Soto Despite Steep Asking Price
The New York Yankees are reportedly predicted to re-sign superstar Juan Soto in free agency, a move that could reshape the team’s future and signal their commitment to winning big. Soto, currently one of the most talented and sought-after players in MLB, is expected to command a record-breaking contract in upcoming free agency, possibly exceeding $500 million over a long-term deal. This year with the Bombers, Soto’s delivering his career-best run. Across 136 games, he is hitting .295/.423/.592 with 38 home runs, 98 RBI, 112 runs scored, 112 walks and 182 OPS. The fans absolutely love him and have expressed their desire to see Soto donning pinstripes for the long term on multiple occasions.
Joel Rueter of Bleacher Report indicates that the New York Yankees are willing to offer Juan Soto a contract that could potentially set new benchmarks in terms of both total value and annual average salary. While the team has only $106 million coming off the books next year, Joel believes the vision of Aaron Judge and Juan Soto’s long-term partnership is definitely worth the risk. On the other hand, the Bronx Bombers might have to face steep competition from city rivals, such as the New York Mets. Mets will get $175 million off the books, making them a perennial contender in Soto’s high-stake pursuit. However, the human connection built by the fans with the generational star is something he won’t get in the Mets. Ultimately, re-signing Juan Soto would be a game-changer for the Yankees, reinforcing their status as a powerhouse in MLB.
Yanks’ Favourite 3B Candidate Goes Off The Market
Matt Chapman, the electric third baseman, who had been on New York Yankees trade radar for a while, is being taken off the market. Chapman initially signed a three-year $54 million deal earlier this off-season with San Francisco Giants. He was tipped to pick his opt out and enter free agency in 2025 off-season.
However, the Giants agreed to a six-year $151 million extension contract with Matt Chapman to take the third baseman off the market. With that, the Yanks’ hopes of signing a quality third baseman in the off-season are shattered. Hopefully, Jazz Chisholm can continue to thrive in the everyday infield role, or else the Bombers’ infield depth will be in shambles next season.
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