Yankees' Juan Soto focused solely on the playoffs, even though a lucrative offseason looms
Yankees slugger Juan Soto says he is focused solely on helping New York win the World Series, and not thinking at all about a potentially lucrative offseason
By DAVE SKRETTA
Published - Oct 09, 2024, 11:23 PM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 06:28 PM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Yankees slugger Juan Soto knows there will come a time very soon that he will have to make a decision about his future.
He's trying to put it off as long as possible.
The four-time All-Star is poised to become the biggest free agent on the market this offseason — whenever that begins — with a potential contract worth a half-billion dollars coming his way. But Soto said before the Yankees beat the Royals 3-2 in Game 3 of their AL Division Series on Wednesday night that he is leaving his contract situation in the hands of his agent, Scott Boras.
“At the end of the day, I just try to focus on the game,” said Soto, who hit a sacrifice fly, drew two walks and scored a run.
