MLB superstar Juan Soto's free agency has sparked intense betting interest, with five major teams vying for his signature. The 26-year-old slugger's exceptional talent and consistency make him one of baseball's most coveted free agents.

Current betting odds show the New York Yankees as favorites at -148, followed by the New York Mets (+200), Toronto Blue Jays (+700), Boston Red Sox, and Los Angeles Dodgers. Recent reports suggest the Dodgers may be cooling their interest after signing Blake Snell and pursuing Teoscar Hernandez.

Soto's impressive stats make him a transformational talent:

• 41 home runs last season
• .989 OPS
• Third in MVP voting
• Never had an on-base percentage below .400 since 2018
• Consistently records 650+ plate appearances per full season

The bidding war is expected to result in a contract exceeding $600 million over 10+ years. A final decision could come before baseball's Winter Meetings (Dec. 9-12).

According to Mike Cormack, Head of Content at NorthStar Bets, Ontario-based bettors are particularly engaged with this free agency, with most wagering on Soto joining the Mets. This follows last year's Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes, where teams like the Blue Jays were reportedly used as leverage before his record $700 million Dodgers deal.

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