Yankees, Mets Vie for Juan Soto, MVP Finalist

Nov 12, 2024, 12:17 AM

The New York Yankees and New York Mets are both in the running to sign free agent Juan Soto, with their respective owners, Hal Steinbrenner and Steve Cohen, expected to meet with Soto and his agent Scott Boras. Aaron Boone, the Yankees' manager, has expressed his desire to have Soto in pinstripes and plans to attend the meeting in California. Soto, who is seeking a contract potentially worth over $600 million, is also a finalist for the 2024 American League MVP award alongside Aaron Judge and Bobby Witt Jr. Boone's contract with the Yankees has been extended through 2025.