2025 MLB free-agent rumors tracker: Which teams are in on Juan Soto?

MLB free agency is here!

Similar to how last winter was defined by the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes, this offseason will revolve around another generational superstar: Juan Soto. The 26-year-old slugger is coming off a career year with the New York Yankees, having also helped the Bronx Bombers get back to the World Series for the first time in 15 years. Now, he's likely to sign a huge deal that figures to span the next decade-plus. 

But where? The chatter has already begun during this week's GM meetings. Soto is not the only big fish on the open market, of course. There are plenty of other top-tier free agents, including ace pitchers Corbin Burnes of the Baltimore Orioles and Max Fried of the Atlanta Braves as well as New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso.

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And as Soto himself knows, after being dealt to New York from the San Diego Padres last offseason, there could always be landscape-shifting trades made this offseason.

Follow along below for the latest news and rumors!

Which teams are in on Juan Soto?

The Yankees, Mets, Dodgers, Giants, Blue Jays and Red Sox are expected to be the main contenders for the prized free agent, according to the New York Post. The Post added that the Rays are a long-shot suitor. While Tampa Bay traditionally hasn't been a big-spending team, the team reportedly made Freddie Freeman the largest offer when the All-Star first baseman was a free agent in 2022. 

As free agency is just getting underway, the Yankees and Mets are the two clear betting favorites to land Soto. 

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