He’s 23, full of potential and personality, and producing at a rate equivalent to a Hall of Fame track.
Now Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto could be available via trade, and oddsmakers are pointing to the Big Apple as his most likely future landing spot. Soto reportedly turned down a 15-year contract worth $440 million to stay with the Nationals, a decision from the Scott Boras client that sent Washington back to the drawing board.
Short-Term Rental?
Sportsbetting.ag outlined 14 teams with the best chance to acquire Soto, who would be a “rental” before the trade deadline that would turn the playoff race upside down.
The New York Mets and spendy owner Steve Cohen could be a soft landing for Soto with Francisco Lindor, Max Scherzer, Pete Alonso and others to take some of the attention away from his big bat.
At +400, the Mets are ahead of the right-handed power-hitting Yankees (+500), with the San Francisco Giants (+550), Los Angeles Dodgers (+600) and Toronto Blue Jays (+600) all in compelling positions.
ESPN reported that some general managers expect the St. Louis Cardinals to be heavy bidders for Soto and other top attractions at the deadline.
Sportsbetting.ag has the Cardinals at +700.
Juan Soto Next Team Odds
- New York Mets +400New York Yankees +500San Francisco Giants +550Los Angeles Dodgers +600Toronto Blue Jays +600St. Louis Cardinals +700Seattle Mariners +750Boston Red Sox +900Houston Astros +1000Atlanta Braves +1200Philadelphia Phillies +1200San Diego Padres +1200Chicago White Sox +1400Los Angeles Angels +1400
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