The Los Angeles Dodgers may not just be aiming to crush the Yankees in the World Series—they’re reportedly gearing up to swipe their star outfielder, Juan Soto, right out from under New York’s nose. As the Yankees suffer a 3-0 deficit and face elimination, Soto’s free agency has become the hottest ticket in town, with numbers potentially soaring to an astronomical $500 million or more. Now, the Dodgers have entered the bidding arena, and if they succeed, it could reshape the MLB power landscape for years.
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Dodgers are eyeing Soto’s availability with intense interest and could make a bid to secure the powerhouse hitter, further bolstering their already stacked roster. The Dodgers, already up 3-0 against New York, would add Soto to a lineup that includes heavyweights like Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and possibly even Shohei Ohtani. This could create one of the most formidable lineups in MLB history—sending shockwaves across the league.
While the Yankees and Mets have been seen as frontrunners for Soto’s services, Heyman’s report is a game-changer. If the Dodgers bring in Soto, he could potentially exceed Ohtani’s historic AAV deal, pushing Dodgers payrolls to unprecedented levels. The addition of Soto would give the Dodgers what might be an “untouchable” roster in MLB.
Yet not everyone is sold. Baseball insider Jeff Passan quickly poured cold water on the idea during a call with Michael Kay, bluntly saying, “Nope.” Passan argues that adding Soto would dangerously tip the balance of competition in the league, effectively making the Dodgers unbeatable and creating chaos in MLB’s financial landscape. Nevertheless, his skepticism hasn’t done much to quell the excitement swirling around a Soto-to-Dodgers scenario.
Rumors of Soto’s bond with the Dodgers started at this year’s Home Run Derby, where he was spotted mingling with Dodgers players, raising eyebrows and sparking talk. Still, the Yankees haven’t thrown in the towel yet. Soto has been vocal about his love for New York and his enjoyment of life in pinstripes. But Steve Cohen’s Mets, with one of the deepest pockets in baseball, are also ready to make a splash and could match or even exceed any offer the Dodgers put forward.
The clock is ticking, and Soto’s free agency is fast approaching. If the Dodgers pull off this heist, it could mark the beginning of a new MLB dynasty and spell devastation for Yankees fans. Whether it’s L.A., the Yankees, or the Mets, one thing’s certain—Juan Soto’s next move will shape the future of baseball. Buckle up, because this off-season is about to get historic.
