Finally, Juan Soto discusses his motivation for wanting to sign a 14-year contract with the New York Mets that is far less than $700 million.
Juan Soto, an outfielder with the New York Yankees, is the top free agent available and will receive a huge contract.
His price will increase since he is being pursued by other clubs, including the Yankees. It has been suggested that he might earn up to $700 million in free agency. Erik Krazt, a former MLB catcher and analyst from Foul Territory, however, believes Soto will agree to a 14-year, $602 million contract.
Kratz predicted, “And, Juan Soto, 14 years, $602 million.”
In addition to falling shy of the record for the biggest annual pay in MLB history, $602 million spread over 14 years would translate into an AAV of 43 million. According to The Athletic, Soto’s agent Scott Boras wants to beat the highest AAV record.
In 2024, Soto played in 157 games for the Yankees, hitting.288 with 41 home runs and 109 RBIs. He hit.327 with four home runs and nine RBIs throughout the postseason.
In which teams is Soto of interest?
The two teams most likely to sign Soto in free agency are the New York Mets and the Yankees.
The Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, and Toronto Blue Jays have met with Boras in California to talk about the possible contract in addition to Soto. It is anticipated that Soto would sign with the Yankees or Mets, while there are other mystery clubs participating in the sweepstakes.
One American League executive told MLB.com, “It’s either the Yankees or the Mets.” He spent a year with the Yankees, so he knows them well. Additionally, if he decides he wants him strongly enough, Steve Cohen has enough money to provide him everything he desires. I find it difficult to see Soto ending up somewhere else.
But winning is what counts, one executive told Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Despite his desire for payment, Soto is aware that he will be compensated regardless of where he signs.
