Agent: Juan Soto prioritizes ‘winning’ 2024 MLB FA amid Yankees rumors | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors

Many believe New York Yankees star Juan Soto is hoping to break the bank with the deal he will receive as a free agent this winter, but his agent paints a different picture.

Per Eric Boland from NewsdayScott Boras said Soto is prioritizing teams that are looking to “win” when considering his free agent options.

Boras’ comments Wednesday echoed what he told ESPN. Jorge Castillo about Soto’s approach when he first hit the open market.

“Juan loves to win, beat organizations and beat owners,” Boras said. “The geographic part is to make sure Juan and his loved ones feel comfortable. This is the most important thing for him. And major league geography… Juan played on both the West Coast and the East Coast. His main thing is priority.” , wins.”

Soto helped the Yankees reach their first World Series appearance since 2009, but they lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers in five games. The 26-year-old has endeared himself to New York fans in his first season in pinstripes after being acquired from the San Diego Padres in a trade last winter.

However, many expect Soto to receive historic contract offers that will be difficult to refuse. His age, skills and star power make him the most valuable free agent to hit the market in recent memory.

The Yankees will undoubtedly do everything in their power to prevent Soto from ending up on a one-year rental. However, if another suitor offers him the right price, New York will have a hard time keeping the four-time All-Star this offseason.