What does Juan Soto hope to gain from his next contract with the New York Yankees?

Juan Soto has been a valuable addition to the New York Yankees team this season. He has been delivering a strong performance on offense, hitting his first home run of the season and excelling in his at-bats. As an outfielder, he has also demonstrated premium defensive skills.

A Dominican baseball player, Soto Pacheco, joined the New York Yankees mid-season from the San Diego Padres, where he still had one year left on his contract. He wishes to remain with the Yankees and is seeking a highly profitable contract before becoming a free agent.

According to reports from The Athletic, Soto is looking for a contract similar to the one Shohei Ohtani signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers in December 2020 - a 10-year contract worth $700 million, which will be deferred. However, the report suggests that Soto is not willing to defer his salary.

Shohei Ohtani has signed a contract due to his superior performance in both pitching and batting, making him a unique player in his class with top MLB numbers.

On the other hand, the Santo Domingo-born player intends to negotiate a figure similar to that of the Japanese baseball player. Currently, he maintains an impressive batting average of .417 with a .517 OBP, one home run, four RBIs, and 10 runs scored in his first six games with the ‘Manhattan Mules’.