Juan Soto's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings
Player profile
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HT/WT6' 2'' , 224 lbs
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Birthdate10/25/1998 (26)
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Draft InfoUndrafted
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StatusInactive
New York Mets owner Steve Cohen is heading west soon to meet with free-agent outfielder Juan Soto and his agent, Scott Boras, according to industry sources. Soto, a generational free agent, is expected to be pursued most heavily by the Mets and New York Yankees this offseason. Several other owners are expected to meet with Boras and Soto in the coming weeks. The deep-pocketed Cohen has been active on the free-agent market since taking over the team, and he could get into a bidding war for Soto with the Yankees and perhaps one or two other big-market clubs. The 26-year-old superstar outfielder could command a deal for 10-plus years and approaching $700 million. It helps that the Mets have $90 million alone coming off the books this offseason with the departures of Max Scherzer, Justin Verlander and James McCann in the middle of their contracts.
ESPN's Kiley McDaniels projects free-agent outfielder Juan Soto to sign a 13-year, $611 million ($47 million average annual value) this winter as a generational free agent at the top of this year's free-agent class. Soto's contract will be the biggest that agent Scott Boras has ever negotiated. McDaniel writes that he wouldn't be surprised if Soto gets a heavily deferred contract that totals more than $700 million in nominal value. Obviously, not many teams will be able to afford the left-handed slugger, and it will likely come down to how aggressive the New York Yankees and New York Mets want to get this offseason. The 26-year-old Dominican had a fantastic first year in pinstripes with the Yankees, slashing .288/.419/.569 with a .989 OPS, career-high 41 home runs, 109 RBI and a league-high 128 runs during the regular season, so the Yankees would surely love to bring him back.
Outfielder Juan Soto has received a qualifying offer from the New York Yankees. However, the superstar outfielder is expected to decline this offer and test free agency, as he should be in line to receive a massive contract from the highest bidder. This transactional move simply allows the Yankees to receive a compensatory draft pick if the 26-year-old does not return to the Bronx in 2025. In his debut season in the Big Apple, Soto posted a stellar .288/.419/.569 slash line with 41 home runs, 109 RBI, and seven stolen bases. His .319 xBA and .658 xSLG placed him in the 99th percentile among qualified hitters. In addition, his incredible 18.1% walk rate was the highest mark among qualified hitters. Fantasy managers should view Soto as one of the safest first-round selections and top outfielders heading into next season.