Red Sox Pursue Juan Soto in Free Agency

The Boston Red Sox are determined to re-establish themselves as a competitive team and are prepared to invest heavily in the upcoming offseason, particularly in pursuit of superstar outfielder Juan Soto. CEO Sam Kennedy has expressed the team's willingness to exceed the competitive balance tax threshold to secure Soto, who is expected to command a contract potentially exceeding $600 million. The Red Sox recently met with Soto and his agent, indicating their serious interest in signing him. However, even if they fail to land Soto, Kennedy emphasized that the team will continue to pursue high-end talent and strengthen their roster, particularly in pitching and other key positions. Boston's goal is to achieve 90 to 95 wins and contend for the American League East title by 2025. This marks a significant shift from recent years, where the franchise has faced challenges in free agency and performance, missing the playoffs in five of the last six seasons.