In fact, after learning that Soto wouldn’t be returning to the Yankees on Sunday, the team renewed contract talks with Christian Walker in free agency, per Joel Sherman of the New York Post. They’ve been linked to both Walker and Pete Alonso, although picking the better fit between those two isn’t a debate.

However, the Mets may not be done bringing in former Yankees. According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the Mets are targeting right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga in free agency.

For the second straight Major League Baseball offseason, a norm-shattering contract has been the talk of the winter, with Juan Soto agreeing with the New York Mets on a $765 million, 15-year deal that

Steve Cohen shelled out $765 million to land free agent Juan Soto, but he said he wasn't sure it was enough until the very end.

The Yankees pivoted from losing Juan Soto to talking to Diamondbacks' first baseman Christian Walker, New York Post columnist Joel Sherman reports.

With that, USA TODAY Sports breaks down the top 120 free agents, from the most desired to those reasonably expected to sign a major league contract. Rankings based on projected future performance and perceived market value:From NFL plays to college sports scores,

The Toronto Blue Jays lost out on Juan Soto, a year after failing to sign Shohei Ohtani. “Both of those guys, they’re obviously great, elite players,” Toronto manager John Schneider said Monday at the winter meetings.