The Los Angeles Dodgers apparently aren't prepared to write a blank check for free-agent slugger Juan Soto, according to The Athletic's Ken

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With a fun free agent class, led by the generational talent of Juan Soto, there is a major opportunity for teams to try and build their roster for a run in 2025 and to try and keep pace with the world champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

Whether it's with the Yankees or someone else, Juan Soto is about to sign a contract that could be bigger than the deal Shohei Ohtani got.

Consider … Anthony Santander and Teoscar Hernández, ranked ninth and 11th on The Athletic’s Top 40 Free Agent Big Board, currently are on hold while the Soto negotiations continue. The five known Soto bidders are the New York Yankees,