The free-agent market is expected to revolve around Soto. First baseman Pete Alonso, also a Boras client, could become a middle-of-the-order option for the Yankees should Soto sign elsewhere. The Mets, of course, remain in contention to re-sign Alonso.

The New York Mets have made it very clear that they're keen on signing Yankees slugger Juan Soto in free agency this offseason. Most within the industry believ

The New York Mets are positioning themselves for a run at New York Yankees superstar outfielder Juan Soto, but they may need to defend a counterattack as well.