That the Boston Red Sox have been making an all-out push to sign generational free agent slugger Juan Soto has been widely reported. Now, a new report states that of the teams believed to be in contention for Soto the Red Sox have raced to the front of the pack.

Is the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox rivalry about to heat up? According to beat writer Randy Miller, Boston is the team the Yankees are worried about in the race to land superstar free agent Juan Soto.

Multiple reporters have said Soto and agent Scott Boras will likely finalize a decision by the time the winter meetings, scheduled to begin this coming Monday, conclude next week.