MLB Offseason Heats Up with Record Contracts and Key Free-Agent Moves

Juan Soto signs historic $765M deal with Mets, while teams vie for top talent like Corbin Burnes and Pete Alonso.

Juan Soto inked a record-breaking 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets, the largest deal in sports history.
The New York Yankees signed pitcher Max Fried for $218 million over eight years, strengthening their rotation for the upcoming season.
Corbin Burnes remains a top free-agent target, with teams like the San Francisco Giants and Toronto Blue Jays aggressively pursuing him.
The Mets are negotiating to retain Pete Alonso, with reports suggesting a potential short-term, high-value deal to avoid losing him to rivals like the Yankees.
Other notable signings include Blake Snell joining the Dodgers for $182 million over five years and speculation about Jack Flaherty's next destination as pitching demand surges.