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As winter meetings approach, the urgency surrounding free agency increases. Clint mentions that these meetings could provide a clearer picture of Soto’s situation. Expectations are high that there could be substantial developments, including possibly unexpected signings.
While there’s no definitive answer on Soto’s fate, the Dodgers remain a frontrunner in a landscape filled with speculation and financial intrigue. The wild free agency landscape, augmented by Shohei Ohtani’s recent record-breaking deal, has set a new standard for contracts, bringing Soto’s situation back into focus with higher stakes than anticipated.