The New York Yankees and New York Mets are expected to get into a bidding war for slugging first baseman Christian Walker.

The New York Mets fell just short of the World Series in 2024. With talented players available in free agency, the Mets could be very involved this winter.

Soto made it clear late Wednesday night, after the Yankees' season ended in Game 5 of the World Series, that he will listen to everyone interested and that “every team has the same opportunities ... we’re gonna look at what they have and how much they want me.”

The New York Yankees’ biggest priority this offseason is retaining free-agent superstar outfielder Juan Soto, who excelled in his first season in the Bronx following the team’s blockbuster trade with the San Diego Padres last offseason and mashed his way to a career-high 41 home runs and a second World Series appearance.