Yankees Face Uphill Battle to Secure Juan Soto Long-Term

Despite strong interest from both sides, experts believe Soto will likely test free agency before signing any new deal.

Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner and GM Brian Cashman are vocal about wanting to keep Soto in New York.
Soto has expressed willingness to negotiate an in-season extension but agent Scott Boras prefers free agency.
Soto's performance has been stellar, contributing significantly to the Yankees' success this season.
Financial constraints limit the number of teams that can compete for Soto's potential $500 million-plus contract.
The Mets and Dodgers are considered the primary competitors for Soto if he hits the open market.