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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Juan Soto Sweepstakes Prevented Yankees From Making Contract Offer To Blake Snell Before Dodgers Signing
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Juan Soto Sweepstakes Prevented Yankees From Making Contract Offer To Blake Snell Before Dodgers Signing

Matthew Moreno
December 10, 2024
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Blake Snell, Scott Boras, Dodgers cap
Los Angeles, California December 3, 2024-New Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell speaks to the media during a press conference at Dodgers Stadium Tuesday. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
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Blake Snell and Juan Soto were teammates on the 2022 San Diego Padres team that upset the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Division Series, and after spending this past season on separate clubs, went into free agency as two of the top players available.

Soto undeniably was the headliner of free agency, and his list of suitors included those who had interest in Snell as well. Specifically, the Dodgers and New York Yankees.

Snell wound up signing with the Dodgers on a five-year, $182 million contract in was the richest deal for a starting pitcher so far this offseason. That changed Tuesday, when the Yankees signed Max Fried for eight years and $218 million in the biggest deal ever for a left-hander and fourth largest pitching contract in MLB history.

According to Chris Kirschner of The Athletic, general manager Brian Cashman said the Yankees could not advance in their interest for Snell or make him a contract offer because they were waiting on Soto’s decision:

Brian Cashman said they met with Blake Snell on the day he signed with the Dodgers. Scott Boras told Cashman that things were progressing quickly and to make an offer if they were interested.

"I told him I can't make an offer until I know what's going on with Soto first because…

— Chris Kirschner (@ChrisKirschner) December 9, 2024

Reports of Snell’s agreement with the Dodgers surfaced on Nov. 26 and his deal was made official by the team four days later. Snell then had an introductory press conference with the Dodgers on Dec. 3.

It was that afternoon that agent Scott Boras, who represents Snell and Soto, among others, said the All-Star outfielder was in the process of eliminating teams from consideration.

Soto’s decision to sign with the New York Mets then did not come until Dec. 8. That’s left the Yankees, Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays in a bit of a scramble as they look to pivot.

The Red Sox and Yankees are now perceived threats to sign Teoscar Hernández away from the Dodgers.

Details of Blake Snell’s Dodgers contract

The Dodgers signing Snell was a big step toward fortifying a starting rotation that has plenty of talent and upside, along with potential depth, but question marks because multiple pitchers are looking to return from injury.

Snell’s contract with the Dodgers included a signing bonus, $66 million in deferred salary and a conditional team option for 2030 in the event he spends a considerable amount of time on the injured list with a specific ailment that is believed to be left-elbow related.

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TAGGED:Blake SnellBrian CashmanJuan SotoLos Angeles DodgersNew York Yankees
ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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