Juan Soto, the Yankees' superstar, is in a pivotal contract year with no extension currently in place, potentially setting him up for a historic free-agent payday in about seven months. Soto, who previously turned down a $440 million offer from the Washington Nationals, is reportedly seeking an Ohtani-size deal without deferrals, aiming for hundreds of millions more. This decision, which bothered him due to the criticism received, has sparked significant discussion about his future in the league, with his age and skills suggesting he could reset the market. The situation has drawn attention to Soto's strategic bet on himself, despite the criticism he faced for rejecting the Nationals' offer. As the free-agent period approaches, Soto's move is seen as a potential record-breaking market-changing event.
Even after he turned down a $440M offer, multiple team sources believe that Juan Soto never thought the Nationals would actually trade him. And then the extension offer leaked. @Britt_Ghiroli on the fallout and Soto's decision to bet on himself: https://t.co/dPOOl1FIMg https://t.co/QkDN3nh9m1
Even after he turned down a $440M offer, multiple team sources believe Juan Soto never thought the Washington Nationals would actually trade him. And then the extension offer leaked. @Britt_Ghiroli on the fallout and Soto's decision to bet on himself: https://t.co/dPOOl1FIMg https://t.co/p5UTChoSqv
Report: Soto wants Ohtani-size deal without deferrals in free agency https://t.co/2wFgkt0kfb
From @TheAthletic: Juan Soto turned down $440 million to make a historic bet on himself. Here comes the payoff. https://t.co/rg0E1s0Td6 https://t.co/7csqjdRn0z
Who does Juan Soto trust? A deep dive into the past 20 months as Soto looks poised for a potential record-breaking future: https://t.co/6rnOQqiqSF https://t.co/0oZJjrCd9V
Who does Juan Soto trust? And why does it matter ? A deep dive into the past 20 months as Soto looks poised for a potential record-breaking future: https://t.co/6rnOQqiqSF
The criticism from turning down the Nationals' $440M offer bothered Juan Soto. He's about seven months from a free-agent payday that given his age and his skills could reset the market. Soto made a historic bet on himself. Now, he seems primed to cash in. ✍️ @Britt_Ghiroli
The Yankees know this dance. A superstar on the roster enters a contract year with no extension in sight. Juan Soto could have millions — maybe hundreds of millions — more on the line than Aaron Judge did. The Pulse ⤵️ https://t.co/KBRWSyxY9L