The Red Sox finished last season 81-81, which was five games out of a playoff spot. Soto was worth 7.9 WAR last season when he hit .288/.419/.569 (178 OPS+) with 41 homers, 109 RBI and 128 runs.

One New York Yankees reporter predicted that they will come in fourth in the Juan Soto sweepstakes this offseason.

For weeks, MLB insiders and reporters have speculated about what the New York Yankees could or would do if they lose out on Juan Soto. The most common response is that they would have money in their pockets and a clear mission,