Yankees Acquire Juan Soto, Show Interest in Yoshinobu Yamamoto
Red Sox Remain Noncommittal on Yamamoto, Explore Other Options
- New York Yankees acquired three-time All-Star Juan Soto in a seven-player deal with the San Diego Padres, but the outfielder is set to be a free agent after the upcoming season.
- Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said the organization has yet to hold contract extension negotiations with Soto.
- The Yankees also have a representative at every start made by Japanese free agent pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, indicating interest in signing him.
- The Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow did not confirm if the team is in the running for Yamamoto, but mentioned they are interested in several players.
- The Red Sox are also reportedly considering Whit Merrifield and maintaining contact with Justin Turner's agents.





































































































































