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Yankees' Juan Soto Says 'Being in the Race Every Year' Is Key to Free Agency Decision

New York Yankees slugger Juan Soto is interested in signing with a competitive team once he reaches free agency at the end of the 2024 season.

"Being in a place where we can win a couple of championships, and even if we don't, just being in the race every year. I think that's the biggest thing for me," Soto said, per Chris Kirschner of The Athletic.

The Yankees could still re-sign the 25-year-old before he hits free agency, although ESPN's Buster Olney reported on Friday that there have been "no recent conversations" between both sides regarding a new contract prior to the end of the season.