The New York Yankees "upgraded their initial bid" to star outfielder Juan Soto, according to the New York Post's Jon Heyman. Heyman reported the Bronx

Executives and insiders suggest the New York Mets may be the "clear-cut favorite" to sign Juan Soto, as owner Steve Cohen’s aggressive spending could outpace all rivals.

Two Saturdays ago, a New York Mets contingent led by owner Steve Cohen, POBO David Stearns, and manager Carlos Mendoza met with top-ranked free agent Juan Soto and agent Scott Boras in Southern California.