- New York Yankees. Juan Soto is making teams crazy as even the Dodgers are having second thoughts about the slugger
- MLB. Pete Alonso's future is up in the air because of Juan Soto
In recent years, it's become clear that baseball players are chasing big money, and this time it's Juan Soto making headlines. The Dominican outfielder has secured a historic $765 million deal with the New York Mets.
Just a year after g with the Yankees following his stints with the Padres and Nationals-where he was a World Series champion-26-year-old Soto is now heading to Queens. He'll be ing forces with Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor.
As a former World Series champion in 2019, Soto will now aim to help the Mets reach the World Series. This year, under the guidance of coach Carlos Mendoza, the team reached the National League Championship Series but lost 4-2 to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Yankees, on the other hand, will need to bolster their roster if they want to compete for the American League title again. Soto's impact was significant, especially his connection with Aaron Judge and the rest of the team. Strengthening the pitching staff and bullpen will be crucial for their success.
Will Juan Soto's acquisition be enough to elevate the Mets over the Dodgers as favorites for the National League championship? We can look forward to some exciting matchups between these teams in the coming season.