Could the New York Yankees potentially acquire one of the premier power hitters in baseball? New York finds itself in an intriguing position. As they go all out for the 2024 season, there’s uncertainty about their lineup for 2025. Currently boasting the likes of superstar slugger Juan Soto, whose contract expires after the 2024 season, it remains uncertain whether he’ll stay with the team. If Soto opts to leave, Bleacher Report’s Zachary Rymer suggests that Pete Alonso from the New York Mets could be a potential free-agent option for the Yankees. Rymer highlights the possibility of Anthony Rizzo’s $17 million option for 2025 not being exercised, potentially creating an opening for Alonso. Rymer points out that having Alonso alongside Aaron Judge would create a formidable right-handed slugger duo in the lineup. However, Rymer also notes that if Rizzo’s performance improves, the Yankees might retain him, or if not, they might prioritize re-signing Soto over pursuing Alonso. Rymer has compiled a list of hypothetical landing spots for Alonso in free agency, with New York emerging as a strong contender if Soto chooses to sign elsewhere.
In the event that Soto signs with another team, the Yankees would have ample financial resources to pursue Alonso, potentially forming one of the most dominant power-hitting duos in baseball alongside Aaron Judge.
