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According to sports journalist John Heyman, both the Yankees and Mets have increased their bids, aiming to secure Soto's services with offers in the range of $710 to $730 million. This would break the previous record set by Ohtani, making the stakes incredibly high for both teams. The Mets are believed to have the edge slightly higher as of the latest reports, but the competition remains fierce as both franchises are adamant about landing the young star. While other teams like the Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox, and Los Angeles Dodgers are also reportedly in the mix, it appears to be a two-horse race primarily between the Yankees and Mets.