There is "absolutely zero chance" star rightfielder Juan Soto with re-sign with the New York Yankees before he enters free agency this winter, according to USA Today's Bob Nightengale.
That would open the bidding window for the New York Mets, who ESPN's Buster Olney previously reported "fully intend" to pursue Soto this offseason.
"Soto can keep on hitting, sit back, and watch the bidding war emerge between the Yankees and Mets," Nightengale wrote. "Let's see who blinks first and gives him $500 million."
Soto has put himself on pace to earn a deal even larger than the 15 years and $440 million he rejected from the Washington Nationals in 2022.