Yankees and Mets in a Race to Sign Juan Soto

Juan Soto, one of baseball's hottest free agents, is about to see some high-powered visitors. Both the Yankees and the Mets are planning trips to meet Soto and his agent, Scott Boras, hoping to sign the star player. The Yankees owner, Hal Steinbrenner, will make his trip a little later than Mets owner Steve Cohen. Steinbrenner wants Soto to remember his time with the Yankees, where he became a fan favorite and performed exceptionally well. Soto, who just turned 26, has already played in Washington and San Diego. He spent this past season with the Yankees and helped them reach the World Series. His skills are so valuable that he could even break Shohei Ohtani's record contract of $700 million. Other teams like the Blue Jays, Dodgers, Giants, Red Sox, and Rays are also interested in Soto. But the biggest competition for the Yankees is likely to come from their neighbors, the Mets. Both teams are eager to win, and signing Soto could be a game-changer. “We are ready to meet with Soto if he wants to, ” said Yankees general manager Brian Cashman. “He knows what opportunities are out there. And we are ready to meet as many times as he likes. ”