The second the final out of the 2024 World Series settled into Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith's glove, the race to sign New York Yankees right fielder Juan Soto was on.Soto is entering free agency at the age of 26 with a resume to his name most players don't accumulate in a career.

Not only did the New York Yankees lose the World Series, but now they could soon be losing Juan Soto. Soto had one of the best years of his career, cranking out 41 home runs, scoring 128 runs, and driving in 109 RBIs.

The Yankees have extended a qualifying offer to Juan Soto worth $21.05 million for one year, per multiple reports. Any player who receives the qualifying offer has until Nov. 19 to decide whether to accept it or reject it.