The Major League Baseball offseason for 2024-25 is here, bringing a whirlwind of rumors and news about free agents and trades.
Juan Soto, the standout slugger, is the hottest name in free agency this winter. While the Yankees and Mets are early favorites to sign him, other teams like the Red Sox have already shown interest. Recently, it was reported that the Blue Jays also met with Soto to pitch their team. This move by Toronto wasn’t entirely surprising since they are known for pursuing big names like Shohei Ohtani last year. With plenty of budget space and resources, they seem serious about adding Soto to their roster.
Soto had an impressive season with the Yankees, hitting .288/.419/.569 along with 41 home runs. He’s only 26 years old but already has a career OPS+ of 160 and a WAR of 36.4 . Many believe his next contract could be worth over $600 million due to his skills and popularity.
Orioles Eyeing Pitching Talent
Baltimore Orioles fans might see some exciting changes as new owner David Rubenstein seems ready to boost payrolls for World Series ambitions. General Manager Mike Elias mentioned that they’re actively looking at top-tier starting pitchers in free agency.
The Orioles have "engaged" in conversations with high-end starting pitchers on the free agent market, Mike Elias says.
"We are looking at the whole menu, the whole spectrum and I credit the ownership change toward putting us in a position to do that."
— Matt Weyrich (@ByMattWeyrich)
Their ace pitcher Corbin Burnes could return if he doesn’t sign elsewhere after receiving a Qualifying Offer from Baltimore. However, they might explore other options like Blake Snell or Max Fried instead or even look into trades involving players such as Garrett Crochet from the White Sox.
Fans think these moves show how determined Baltimore is to become championship contenders again! Do you think they’ll succeed?
