This winter, the Chicago Cubs added a few significant players to their roster. They waited long enough to re-sign Cody Bellinger to a deal they were happy with, so it appeared like a methodical approach. Was this anything that President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer did to preserve money for outfielder Juan Soto when he becomes a free agent in the winter of next year?
On March 16, Rich Eberwein of FanSided’s Cubbies Crib talked about three Cubs free agents that are “way too early.” The last person he mentioned was Soto.
He stated, “This is undoubtedly the most impractical option, but it also has the best chance of succeeding.” “Juan Soto has consistently produced at the highest level, so his employer will be happy no matter who gives him his next contract, which will be a mega-deal worthy of the record books.”
After an outstanding 2023 with the San Diego Padres, Soto is getting ready for 2024 with the New York Yankees. In 708 games, he scored 97 runs, hit.275,.410, and.519 with 35 home runs, 32 doubles, and 109 RBI.
Soto Would Mitigate The Damage Caused By Another Possible Bellinger Departure
With the signing of Japanese pitcher Shōta Imanaga to a four-year, $53 million contract, the Cubs made a major splash for their starting rotation. But getting Bellinger back to the Windy City was the biggest addition they made this winter. Rather than paying over $200 million for his services, the client of Scott Boras agreed to a three-year contract worth $80 million.
Bellinger may choose to retest free agency by opting out after 2024 and 2025. If he manages to replicate the, that will probably certainly occur next winter.In 2023, he recorded an 881 OPS with 26 home runs, 20 steals, 97 RBI, and 95 runs scored.
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