Will Juan Soto (26) be able to break the all-time FA record in the Major League.
Soto is one of the most popular free agents in the Stove League. He is young and possesses powerful punch. Soto debuted with the Washington Nationals in 2018 and was traded to the San Diego Padres in 2022, and moved back to the New York Yankees in 2024 to continue his big league career. In his 936 games in the Major League, he recorded 201 home runs, 592 RBIs, 655 runs and a batting average of .421 on-base plus slugging percentage of .953.
This season, ahead of the FA, Soto had 41 home runs, 109 RBIs, 128 runs and a batting average of 0.288 on-base plus slugging percentage of 0.569 OPS of 0.988 in 157 games, posting career highs in most batting indicators. With Soto’s performance, the Yankees won the runner-up prize in the World Series.
Multiple big market clubs that want to strengthen their power have entered the race to recruit Soto. The original Yankees are also trying to win Soto’s heart, and the well-funded New York Mets are also eager to recruit him. The Boston Red Sox, which need franchise stars, are also eager to recruit Soto with a large bag. The Los Angeles Dodgers, which invested tremendous money in recruiting Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto last year, are also eyeing Soto. The Toronto Blue Jays are one of the teams that is considered Soto’s destination.
In the U.S, 토토사이트‘s ransom is expected to be more than 600 million dollars (about 836.1 billion won). If there is a competition, the ransom will go up. Some predict that Soto could break Ohtani’s record as the highest FA in Major League history. Ohtani surprised the world by signing a 10-year, $700 million contract when he joined the Dodgers last winter. This is also the highest amount in North American professional sports history.
The Major League’s official website, MLB.com , said, “Soto is the most sought-after FA this offseason. Some predict that Soto will decide his destination before the winter meeting that begins in Dallas on Dec. 10. Soto and his agent Scott Boras, who have already held meetings with the Mets, Boston, and Toronto, will meet with the Yankees in a closed space. According to sources, Soto will also have a meeting with the Dodgers, adding that a number of clubs are interested in recruiting Soto.
“Everyone knows that Boras is famous for dragging his feet when signing free agency contracts. But he won’t do that to players like Soto. Soto will sign his contract before the end of the winter meeting. It’s surprising that he won’t do that,” a Major League Baseball executive said.
Another club official said, “(Considering Soto’s young age), he is a player who will devote at least 10 years to the team. Even if there is an opt-out condition on the contract, we will probably see him for four to five years. I think Soto will get a lot of down payment wherever he goes. He could also choose a team that has a chance of winning,” adding, “I am confident that Soto will receive a large amount of money.”
MLB.com claimed that Soto is a necessary player for Boston. The media outlet said, “If Soto goes to Boston, he will definitely become a franchise star. If Soto stays with the Yankees, Aaron Judge cannot be the main player. The Mets also have Francisco Lindor. However, there is no player in Boston who can play as well as Soto who can enthusiastically represent the team brand outside the stadium. Boston needs such a player,” adding, “If Soto goes to Boston, he will be able to become a big star.”