The Yankees' payroll is more than $300 million as Soto heads for free agency.
Juan Soto has fit right in with the New York Yankees, opening the 2024 season as one of the best hitters in baseball. That start and Soto's fit in pinstripes has the team's fans dreaming on a future that includes the impending free agent.Steinbrenner claimed the Yankees' current payroll is unsustainable, whether they re-sign Soto or not.
Steinbrenner was quick to note that not wanting to go above the $300 million mark doesn't mean the franchise can't afford Soto. Several contracts are scheduled to come off the books after this season. Gleyber Torres is currently making $14.2 million and will hit free agency, as will Alex Verdugo , Clay Holmes , Tommy Kahnle and Jonathan Loaisiga . Anthony Rizzo also has a $17 million club option for 2025. The issue is, those salaries combined come to $54.
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