Juan Soto’s Next Team: Bet on the MLB’s Biggest Free Agent Race

· Nov 25 - 4 minutes read

Word on the street is Juan Soto will start receiving offers as soon as this week.
The Mets are favored at -125 to sign Soto.
Soto still has to meet with a few teams this week
Check our Juan Soto odds and see where he could play next.

The race to sign Juan Soto, baseball’s next megastar, has teams throwing their wallets, yachts, and maybe a few family heirlooms into the mix. At just 26, Soto isn’t just a player; he’s a generational talent whose potential contract could rival the GDP of a small country.

Juan Soto’s Next Team: Bet on the MLB’s Biggest Free Agent Race — Juan Soto #22 of the New York Yankees / Sarah Stier / Getty Images North America / Getty Images via Afp

You can now bet on where Soto will land, and the MLB betting lines are juicy. Let’s dive into the frontrunners and why they might—or might not—secure baseball’s next generational talent.

Where Will Juan Soto Play Next? 6 Betting Favorites

1. New York Mets (-125)

If cash is king, Steve Cohen is the emperor of baseball. The Mets owner spends like he’s in a bidding war for the Mona Lisa, and Soto is no less of an art piece. Adding Soto would turbocharge a lineup already dripping with potential. The Mets can offer everything Soto wants: obscene money, a shot at history, playing on the East Coast, and an endless supply of cash for upgrades. But can they outshine their Bronx rivals in a battle for the Big Apple?

Bet on Mets -125 to be the Next Juan Soto Team

2. New York Yankees (+100)

The Yankees and Soto are a match made in pinstriped heaven. He’s already been embraced by the Bronx faithful, and pairing him with Aaron Judge for the next decade would make for the most terrifying 1-2 punch since Ruth and Gehrig. Hal Steinbrenner’s commitment to winning (and spending) might be enough to keep Soto from crossing over to Queens. The downside? Soto would have to endure Yankees fans yelling, “27 rings!” every time he strikes out. Considering he is already on the team, beloved by fans, and made the World Series in his first season in pinstripes, my MLB prediction is he resigns.

May we once again re-introduce, The Generational, Juan Soto. pic.twitter.com/6R5fWpEg6I

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) October 20, 2024

3. Philadelphia Phillies (+200)

The Phillies know a thing or two about going all-in, and Soto could be their next jackpot. Slotting him next to Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber would create a lineup that is so stacked that it could be just what Philly needs to get back to the World Series. The question is: Can Philly charm Soto with cheesesteaks and a couple of heavy-hitting veterans?

Bet on Phillies -200 to be the Next Juan Soto Team

4. Los Angeles Dodgers (+400)

The Dodgers don’t rebuild—they reload. Soto joining Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman would be insane for the reigning champs. Los Angeles also boasts the weather, culture, and winning tradition Soto craves. However, after last year’s historic Ohtani deal, are the Dodgers ready to break the bank again? If Soto wants rings and Rodeo Drive, LA is calling. If he does sign in to LA, he must also accept that every Yankee fan alive will hate him forever.

Juan Soto when he realizes that YankeefansEarl will lose respect for him pic.twitter.com/XWsRd9faQs https://t.co/eMcm3LtFl9

— yea (@alvarezmet4life) November 23, 2024

5. Boston Red Sox (+600)

Headlining our longshots MLB picks are the Boston Red Sox. Boston is still haunted by letting Mookie Betts go and is eager to avoid another colossal mistake. The Red Sox have a rejuvenated farm system and the financial flexibility to make Soto their centerpiece. They told him they’re ready to win now, and rumor has it Soto was impressed. But will he want to spend the next decade dodging Dunkin’ coffee spills in Fenway’s narrow concourses?

6. Toronto Blue Jays (+700)

The Blue Jays missed out on Ohtani last year and are ready to overcompensate with Soto. Toronto’s pitch likely includes young stars like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and a promise to build a contender. It’s a compelling case, but does Soto want to deal with Canadian winters, weird accents and the ever-present danger of a moose attack? It would be blockbuster MLB news if the Jays can pull this off.

Current MLB odds for Soto’s next team