Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner has expressed concerns about the team's current payroll levels, describing them as 'simply not sustainable' financially. This has cast uncertainty over the future of star player Juan Soto with the Yankees. Despite the team's strong start to the season with an AL-best 33-17 record, Steinbrenner has indicated that the Yankees will need to lower their payroll after 2024. He also mentioned that while he is pleased with Soto's integration into the team, the challenge remains in finding a way to keep him in the Bronx. Steinbrenner hinted at the possibility of a megacontract for Soto, noting that considerable money will be coming off the books in 2025. Brian Cashman is eager for contract talks with Soto. Steinbrenner is confident the Yankees can return to the playoffs after a one-year absence.
Hal Steinbrenner: Yankees’ payroll ‘simply not sustainable’ as Juan Soto, others near free agency @GaryHPhillips https://t.co/Hh43xxRE19
Hal Steinbrenner shared some interesting thoughts on the Yankees payroll. “I’m gonna be honest, payrolls at the levels we’re at right now are simply not sustainable for us financially.” (Via: @DanMartin_Post) https://t.co/xKNk9r3csg
Steinbrenner: Current payroll levels 'not sustainable' https://t.co/7Up8oMEnOF
.@DPLennon: Hal Steinbrenner won't just throw money at Juan Soto, but might look at megacontract as a wise investment for #Yankees https://t.co/Xvd3bWuivk
Before the Yankees game , tune into SportsNation Nightly right at 7 sharp on @wpix . We’ll talk about Hal Steinbrenner’s comments about payroll and what it means for Soto. And The Yankee Way. Guess who I found to talk about it with ? @MarcMalusis and @FiggieNY
Hal Steinbrenner said today he "had no doubt" Juan Soto would be a success with #Yankees. The challenge now? Finding a way to keep him in the Bronx (Hal dropped in how they have "considerable money" coming off the books for '25). https://t.co/dUr7CZPogi via @Newsday
Hal Steinbrenner calls Yankees' payroll unsustainable amid Juan Soto speculation https://t.co/PKvdIxZHjM
Hal Steinbrenner suggested that the Yankees will need to lower their payroll after 2024 https://t.co/RuEJc0CaYa
Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner warns of lower payrolls after 2024: 'Simply not sustainable for us financially' https://t.co/Mn7s0IqHFr
Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner credits new clubhouse technology with helping New York get off to an AL-best 33-17 start, is pleased Juan Soto has bonded with teammates and fans, and is confident his club can return to the playoffs after a one-year absence. https://t.co/XTBsvVQ4bM
Hal Steinbrenner, pleading poverty and shitting on the most enjoyable Yankees season in some time. https://t.co/hjjCaiXM9I
Hal Steinbrenner’s blunt payroll confession complicates Juan Soto’s Yankees future https://t.co/mUiVGZ8Nzl https://t.co/7Bfo7HwgEY
Brian Cashman eager for Yankees’ Juan Soto contract talks: ‘Stay tuned’ https://t.co/Ei2CyTvPIh https://t.co/alIUr99rHW