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At 26 years old, Juan Soto is now a free agent for the first time in his career, solidifying his reputation as a talent for generations to come.

This offseason, the superstar outfielder is certain to sign a contract worth more than $600 million, making it the biggest in Major League Baseball history.

The current New York Yankees, the Mets, and the Dodgers are just a few of the big-market teams said to be interested in signing Soto.

According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Dodgers will take advantage of any opportunity that presents itself when star players like Soto become available, but they will not make special efforts to get him:

Even though they may be priced out, other teams have expressed interest. The Los Angeles Dodgers aren’t going to go all out to get Soto (with Shohei Ohtani at designated hitter, they’d be short on options if Soto’s defensive range forced a trade), but they would be open to considering him if his market were to soften.

Even though the Dodgers don’t have an immediate need for Soto, he would be a great addition to a lineup that already features Freddie Freeman, Shohei Ohtani, and Mookie Betts.

However, with Teoscar Hernández also a free agent, the Dodgers’ outfield prospects are severely deficient right now.

While the team’s financial resources are sufficient to sign Soto (particularly because to Ohtani’s unusually structured contract), other considerations are also important.

Teams like the Mets and Yankees may have an advantage in signing Soto if rumors about his preference for staying on the East Coast are true.

Hernández, who had a good 2024 season with the Dodgers and wants to be back, might make the organization more receptive to re-signing him.

A “very thorough process” will accompany Juan Soto’s free agency.
Agent Scott Boras has dropped hints that four-time All-Star Johnny Soto will take his time in free agency.

Thus, Soto might hold off on signing with a team until