While five teams were considered finalists in the Juan Soto free agency sweepstakes last offseason, all indications are that Soto's ultimate decision came down to the New York Mets and the Yankees. Of course,

The New York Yankees lost Juan Soto to the New York Mets in the 2024 offseason in what could only be deemed a catastrophic blow. To his credit, Brian Cashman rebounded well, bringing in guys like Cody Bellinger,

The New York Yankees have seen one of their outfielders have a surprising season, but they could lose him after the season ends.

Cody Bellinger has had a fascinating career, so it's only fitting that his impending free agency is fascinating as well. Bellinger has had some superstar-calibe

There was some initial Yankees disappointment when Soto turned down their 16-year, $760-million offer, but no one could fault Steinbrenner. He offered more than twice the money it cost two winters earlier to keep Judge, whose playing career and leadership resume are far superior.

Cody Bellinger is not Juan Soto, but he was effectively the Yankees' pivot plan to fill out their outfield, and that plan has paid dividends. Between Bellinger, superstar Aaron Judge, and Trent Grisham, who arrived as a throw-in in the Soto trade the Yankees made with the San Diego Padres, the outfield has thrived all year.

It doesn't seem like the Mets would get rid of Soto just yet, but even if they wanted to, Jon Heyman of the New York Post has reported that sources have told him that nobody would touch his contract if the Mets made him available.

Juan Soto has been under a magnifying glass all season. After spending one successful season with the New York Yankees, he made the lucrative, free agent decision to sign with the cross-town New York Mets.

MLB insider reveals Trent Grisham was seen as a “salary dump” in the Juan Soto trade, but the Yankees outfielder is proving his worth.

David Stearns believes Juan Soto has lived up to expectations in his first season with the New York Mets following his record-breaking $765 million contract.