Agent: Juan Soto Is Prioritizing 'Winning' in 2024 MLB FA amid Yankees Rumors

Many believe New York Yankees star Juan Soto is looking to break the bank with the deal he receives in free agency this winter, but his agent is painting a different picture.

Per Erik Boland of Newsday, Scott Boras said Soto is prioritizing the teams that are committed to "winning" when considering his options in free agency.

Boras' comments on Wednesday echo what he told ESPN's Jorge Castillo about Soto's approach in his first foray into the open market.

"Juan loves winning and winning organizations and a winning owner," Boras said. "The geography part of it is that Juan and his loved ones are going to be comfortable. That's what's most important to him. And major league geography ... Juan's played on both: West Coast and East Coast. His main thing, the priority, is winning."

Soto helped lead the Yankees to their first World Series appearance since 2009, but they lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers in five games. The 26-year-old endeared himself to New York fans in his first season in pinstripes after being acquired from the San Diego Padres in a trade last winter.

Still, many expect Soto to receive historic contract offers that will be difficult to turn down. His age, skills and star power make him the most prized free agent to hit the market in recent memory.

The Yankees will undoubtedly do everything in their power to ensure that Soto wasn't a one-year rental. However, if another contender approaches him with the right price, it won't be easy for New York to hold on to the four-time All-Star this offseason.