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Soto presently plays for the New York Yankees, although this could change next summer. The Yankees acquired the teenage slugger this past offseason, but he will be a free agency at the end of the 2024 season.

He is already one of baseball’s finest players, and numerous organizations will undoubtedly want to keep him. While a return to the Yankees appears to be the most likely choice at this point, the New York Mets may also be interested in him, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

“With the Yankees surrendering their rotation depth to get him, they almost certainly will make a big play to keep him long-term (with potential competition coming from the crosstown Mets),” Heyman told ESPN. “And there’s reason to believe Soto, a free agent after the year, will like it in New York thanks to the storied team’s winning history.”

The Mets have already been connected to Soto on several occasions. New York made some fascinating signings this offseason, but did not make a significant commitment. The Mets’ payroll will be reduced by the end of the 2024 season, so it wouldn’t be unexpected if they signed at least one or two prominent players next offseason.

Soto will be the best free agent available and the Mets have the most money to spend. This likely won’t be the last time the two sides are mentioned together.