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JUAN SOTO BOUNCES ONE OFF THE TOP OF THE WALL FOR A GO-AHEAD HOME RUN pic.twitter.com/RUAqNDiItk
— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) August 4, 2024
Signing Soto would instantly make Atlanta a contender. They would have a lineup that would strike fear into opposing pitchers and could look a lot like this if they were able to get a deal done.
- Ronald Acuna Jr.
- Juan Soto
- Austin Riley
- Matt Olson
- Marcell Ozuna
- Ozzie Albies
- Sean Murphy
- Orlando Arcia
- Michael Harris
It would make for a great lineup. It has flexibility and there’s a good mix of both left and right-handed hitters to keep the lineup balanced. However, it would not be their Opening Day roster, as Ronald Acuna Jr. isn’t expected to return from injury as the season begins.
Braves need to start pressing if they want to land Juan Soto
If the Braves do want to sign Juan Soto, they are going to have to get moving. Five teams have gotten headstarts, meeting with the slugger and offering him a contract.
The New York Yankees, New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, and Toronto Blue Jays all have offers on the table. Atlanta is in danger of falling way behind.
I just finished a call, and sources from #Boston informed me that the player spoke for over an hour with Rafael Devers about the team. There is a 12-year offer for around $50M per season, and #JuanSoto is interested in the idea of going to the Red Sox. Currently, the Red Sox are… pic.twitter.com/kZiuPvpIG0
— Mike Rodriguez (@mikedeportes) November 28, 2024
According to MLB insider Mike Rodriguez, the Red Sox are making a strong push. They sent their leader and fellow Dominican, Rafael Devers to chat with Soto, one that lasted over an hour.
The Soto market is starting to catch fire, and Atlanta needs to jump in if it wants the slugger in its lineup next season.
