Juan Soto Raffles continue.

Soto is a free agent after folding One of the best seasons of his career.

He also turned 26 on the first day of the World Series, which adds to his intrigue as perhaps the most coveted free agent of all time.

He will no doubt make big money and being represented by Scott Boras will help his cause this summer.

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Juan Soto of the New York Yankees celebrates hitting a home run in the 10th inning against the Cleveland Guardians during Game 5 of the American League Championship Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland on October 19, 2024. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

New York Mets It could be a perfect match.

Five years ago the Mets would never have been in this discussion. But after the Wilpon family sold the team to Steve Cohen, the Mets are now among the favorites to land Soto.

Cohen is scheduled to meet with Boras in Southern California this week. New York Post.

Cohen’s net worth is over $21 billion, making him by far the richest owner in baseball. His first leap as owner was to buy Francisco Lindor He made a trade and signed him to a 10-year, $341 million deal. The Mets had the highest payroll in the majors last season.

After the World Series, Soto said he was open to all 30 teams.

“I think every team has the same opportunities going into free agency. I don’t want to say anyone has an advantage because at the end of the day we’re going to look at what they have and how much they want me.” Soto said.

The next morning, 11 teams reached the camp, According to reports.

Juan Soto of the New York Yankees celebrates winning Game 5 of the American League Championship Series by beating the Cleveland Guardians 5-2 in 10 innings at Progressive Field on October 19, 2024 in Cleveland. (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)

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If you’re looking for a foundation, Soto turned down a 15-year, $440 million deal while with the Washington Nationals.

The All-Star outfielder had perhaps his best season on the road. Aaron Judge With the New York Yankees. Soto hit a career-high 41 homers, his 109 RBIs were one shy of his career high, and his .989 OPS was the highest he posted in an unshortened season.

He also hit .327/.469/.633 in the postseason and hit the ALCS-winning home run.

Soto is a four-time All-Star who had 769 walks before he turned 26, the most in MLB history. Among players who played more than 500 games before turning 26, Soto’s .953 OPS is 14th all-time, and everyone ahead of him is a Hall of Famer except Mike Trout, who is still active.

Soto will undoubtedly break the record for the largest contract ever given to a position player. This figure belongs to Trout with $426.5 million.

Juan Soto of the New York Yankees celebrates after hitting a home run against the Cleveland Guardians in the third inning of ALCS Game 1 on October 14, 2024 in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

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The only questions are who will sign him, what his average annual value will be (Judge’s $40 million is a record for a position player), and whether he can surpass Shohei Ohtani’s $700 million in terms of total value.

It should come as no surprise to anyone that Cohen will do whatever it takes to get Soto.

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