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The financial implications of Severino's contract extend to the ongoing discussions around other top talents like Juan Soto. The landscape of MLB transactions indicates the increasing likelihood that Soto's value would far exceed what teams have historically seen for a young player. As teams like the Mets express interest, the competition drives the salary negotiations higher. The Mets, despite needing Severino's skills, opted out when the bidding for Severino escalated beyond what they deemed acceptable. This scenario hints at the potential for Soto to go well beyond even the remarkable salary figures recently seen.