Several teams are already positioning themselves to acquire outfielder Juan Soto during this upcoming offseason. The New York Yankees are reportedly in competition with at least four other contenders for Soto, as reported by USA Today Sports.
Alongside the Yankees, the Toronto Blue Jays, New York Mets, San Francisco Giants, and the Philadelphia Phillies are also expressing their interest in Soto, according to sources. There could be additional teams showing interest as well. The Yankees’ management has been vocal about their intention to retain Soto after the 2024 season. Soto joined the team in the last offseason following his time in San Diego.
Remarkable Year for Juan Soto with the Yankees
This season, the outfielder has injected excitement into the Yankees lineup. Soto boasts a .285 batting average, with 39 homers and 101 RBIs. He is on the brink of surpassing his hit total from the previous season with the Padres. Soto has been a valuable complement to Aaron Judge, who is poised to break numerous single-season hitting records for the Yankees.
Soto’s presence has revitalized the Yankees. Last year, New York suffered 80 defeats and failed to make the playoffs. This outcome was unacceptable to the Yankee faithful, and it seems the team took note. Currently, the Yankees lead the American League East with an 86-63 record. This turnaround has been remarkable.
There’s still a considerable portion of the regular season remaining for Soto before he contemplates his next move. The Bronx Bombers have a few weeks left in the regular season and the impending postseason ahead. With the last World Series victory in 2009, this group has the potential to achieve something special.
Juan Soto’s Contract Negotiations not the Focus
Soto recently mentioned that he isn’t overly preoccupied with the upcoming contract discussions. He has full confidence in his representative, Scott Boras, to guide him in making a sound decision. Undoubtedly, he will have a variety of teams willing to offer lucrative deals to acquire his services.
“The fans are thrilled, and rightfully so. He’s an exceptional player who has made a significant impact this year, and I’m sure they hope to see more of that in the future,” mentioned Yankee Aaron Judge regarding Soto, as per CBS Sports.
The Yankees will be facing the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. The game is set to commence at 1:35 Eastern Time.
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