New York Mets owner Steve Cohen is scheduled to meet with free-agent outfielder Juan Soto and Soto's agent, Scott Boras, next week in Southern California, according to the New York Post. Soto and Boras are expected to meet with other owners and braintrust groups between now and whenever Soto makes his decision.

With free agency underway, the New York Mets are anticipated to be major players in the Soto sweepstakes, and owner Steve Cohen looks to be preparing his push early on into the signing period.

A new report suggests the Mets won't engage in a bidding war over Juan Soto unless he is serious in his desire to play in Queens, like past free agents.

Many believe New York Yankees star Juan Soto is looking to break the bank with the deal he receives in free agency this winter, but his agent is painting