LB executives expect the New York Yankees to re-sign Juan Soto in free agency.
Soto is the top free agent available and the star outfielder has plenty of suitors interested in him. The Yankees and New York Mets are considered the front runners to sign him, but the majority of MLB executives believe he will remain with the Yankees.
ESPN polled 18 MLB executives and 12 of them expect Soto to sign with the Yankees. 11 of the executives also believe he will get over $600 million.
“Do you think George Steinbrenner would allow one of the best players in the world to leave?” one executive from a smaller market said. “I know the Dodgers are the new Yankees, but he’s in pinstripes now.”
Some execs thought Soto fits in best with the Yankees and their lineup. They also believe New York can’t afford to lose him, which is why they will offer him the best deal.
“I think Brian Cashman will show ownership just how valuable he is to their lineup,” another executive opined.
Soto hit .288 with 41 home runs and 109 RBIs with the Yankees in 2024.
One Exec Expects Mets to Outbid For Soto
Although the majority of executives expect Soto to re-sign with the Yankees, one is confident he will sign with the Mets.
It’s been made clear that Soto and his agent Scott Boras are after the highest bid. Mets owner Steve Cohen has shown his desire to get the most money, which is why one executive believes Soto will go to the Mets.
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