Almost every MLB team will consider trying to sign Juan Soto in free agency, but only a few have a real shot at landing him. A new team is being talked about as a serious contender to sign the star outfielder.
Industry sources believe the Toronto Blue Jays could be the biggest threat to the New York Yankees and New York Mets when it comes to signing Soto, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post.
The Blue Jays are said to be “highly motivated” to pursue Soto and seem ready to spend a lot of money to make it happen.
At first glance, the Blue Jays might seem like an unlikely option. There are some challenges for them, such as higher taxes in Canada. However, they were very interested in signing Shohei Ohtani last winter, so they have tried to make big moves before.
Despite their efforts, the Blue Jays were left wondering if they were truly in the race after Ohtani chose to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Blue Jays finished with a 74-88 record last season, but they had made the playoffs in the two previous years. They also have key players like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette on the team, though their long-term futures are uncertain.
The Blue Jays have some appeal, but whether that will be enough to beat out the New York teams for Soto remains unclear.
