Juan Soto is getting recruited to the Mets by Francisco Lindor, who could lure him from Yankees

bryan kalbrosky

Tue, 12 Nov 2024, 10:49 am·1-min read

After a shocking postseason run in 2024, the New York Mets are looking to improve by potentially adding a crosstown rival from the New York Yankees.

Although the Mets and Yankees did not actually get to face off against each other in the MLB World Series for the first time in more than two decades, they will have their own competition this offseason in the free agency pursuit of Juan Soto.

According to baseball insider Jeff Passan, the Mets and Yankees are the "two favorites" to sign the four-time MLB All-Star. Here is more from Passan on how the Mets are getting help from another star already on their roster (via ESPN):

"The Mets' pursuit has gotten a hand from shortstop Francisco Lindor, who would love another star in Queens and has taken a role in recruiting Soto, while the Yankees can point to Soto's excellence in the Bronx this season as a precursor for more."

Lindor, also a four-time All-Star, came to the Mets in 2021 and was in contention for the National League MVP this past season.

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The presence of both Lindor and Soto would make the Mets one of the most intimidating teams in the NL again next season.

New York's Pete Alonso is also a free agent, but it appears Mets owner Steve Cohen is willing to spend whatever it takes to make this team contend for a title.