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New York Yankees star Juan Soto may receive interest in free agency from their current opponent in the 2024 World Series.
according to john heyman of New York PostThe Los Angeles Dodgers are interested in Soto and will attempt to sign him “if he is interested” in joining the organization.
Heyman also said that the Yankees and New York Mets are viewed by “people around baseball” as “likely favorites” to sign the 26-year-old, should he consider heading west once again. There are questions about his willingness to go. Dodgers.
Soto spent 2023 with the San Diego Padres before being acquired by the Yankees blockbuster business During the upcoming offseason.
Per Heyman, the New York Mets and potentially the Toronto Blue Jays see him as a “real threat” to lure Soto, but members of the organization “do not believe” he wants to return to California.
The four-time All-Star addressed his impending free agency before Game 1 of the Fall Classic, explaining that winning is most important when evaluating potential destinations.
“Obviously every player wants to be happy where they are,” Soto said, via David Lennon. newsday (h/t CBS Sports’ dan perry“And at the end of the day, whenever you win, you’ll be really happy. So wherever you are, you have a chance to win a championship, you’ll be excited to play for them. I think that’s the biggest thing.” “
The outcome of the World Series may impact his choice, as despite his heroics the Yankees are currently facing a 2–0 series deficit.
Los Angeles completed a successful offseason following their 2023 campaign, Add Superstar Shohei Ohtani and starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The Dodgers’ offense would have been even more impressive if they were able to add Soto to a lineup that already includes Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman.
In his first season with the Yankees, the right fielder hit .288 with 41 home runs and 109 RBI. If he chooses to leave New York in the winter, the Dodgers may be waiting with an offer.