MLB Winter Meetings spark free agency buzz with Yankees eyeing top pitchers and Juan Soto's future

The MLB Winter Meetings are approaching, bringing a surge of free agency rumors. The New York Yankees are exploring options, including pitchers Corbin Burnes and Max Fried, as they prepare for the possibility of losing star Juan Soto. Soto's agent has indicated that Soto is narrowing down his choices, with expectations that he will sign a contract exceeding $600 million before the Winter Meetings. The Yankees, Mets, Red Sox, Blue Jays, and Dodgers are among the teams competing for him. Willy Adames, who had a standout season, is also a target for the Yankees and the San Francisco Giants. The Yankees may pursue Adames if Soto leaves, while the Giants are looking to strengthen their shortstop position.