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Juan Soto Likes Instagram Comment About Coming to New York Mets

Juan Soto might already be thinking about his free agency and possible destination spots, which could include the Mets.

Pat Ragazzo

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Superstar outfielder Juan Soto will not be a free agent until after the 2024 season, but it looks like he is already thinking about possible landing spots for when he hits the open market.

Earlier in the week, Soto posted a picture of himself training on Instagram with the caption: "Nobody cares, work harder." That's when a fan commented saying: "500 million dollar man. Queens is waiting," referring to the Mets. In response, Soto liked the fan's comment, which is now stirring up speculation on his future.

Soto was traded by the Washington Nationals to the San Diego Padres in a mega deal at the 2022 trade deadline.

Soto is under contract with the Padres for two more seasons, but once he becomes a free agent he will likely receive a record-setting contract in the neighborhood of $500 million.

Soto will be 26-years-old when he hits free agency, which means he could draw a deal of 10-years or more.

Mets billionaire owner Steve Cohen has already shown a willingness to be aggressive when going after superstar players.

Whether it be offering a $315 million contract to Carlos Correa, or gearing up to bid on two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani next year, Cohen will spend whatever it takes to make the Mets winners.

Could Cohen go after Soto following the 2024 season? Time will tell. But if the Mets don't land Ohtani, It's almost certain that they will be in on Soto when he hits the open market in a few years.

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PAT RAGAZZO

Pat Ragazzo is the reporter, publisher, site manager and executive editor for Sports Illustrated's Mets and Yankees On SI websites. Pat was selected as The Top Reporter & Publisher of the Year 2024 by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) for outstanding leadership, dedication, and commitment to the industry. He has been seen on several major TV Network stations including: NBC4, CBS2, FOX5, PIX11 and NY1; and is frequently heard on ESPN New York FM 880 AM and WFAN Sports Radio 101.9 FM as a guest. Pat also serves as the Mets insider for the "Allow Me 2 Be Frank" podcast hosted by Frank "The Tank" Fleming of Barstool Sports. You can follow him on Twitter/X: @ragazzoreport.

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