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Juan Soto sweepstakes expected to hit $700 million with five teams still in free agent frenzy


Published on 2024-12-07 15:08:42 - MSN
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  • Bidding in the Juan Soto Derby is expected to hit baseball's magic $700 million mark, with the heated competition that still pits five big-market teams and includes the Mets and incumbent Yankees nearing a historic end.

The article from MSN discusses the ongoing free agency of Juan Soto, one of baseball's premier hitters, with expectations that his contract could exceed $700 million. Five teams are reportedly in the running to sign him: the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, San Francisco Giants, and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Soto, who was traded to the New York Yankees from the San Diego Padres mid-2023 season, has shown remarkable performance with a .275 batting average, 35 home runs, and 109 RBIs in the last season. His potential contract is anticipated to set a new benchmark in baseball, reflecting his value as a young, consistent, and powerful hitter. The bidding war for Soto is part of a broader trend of escalating player salaries in Major League Baseball, driven by teams' willingness to invest heavily in top-tier talent.

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