Insider: The Phillies are among the leading contenders for Juan Soto of the Yankees.

The Philadelphia Phillies would be the No. 2 seed in the National League if the 2024 Major League Baseball regular season ended today.

Philadelphia is a talented team that has been outstanding all season. The Phillies are regarded as one of the top candidates to win the World Series this season and have a good chance of making some noise this fall.

The Phillies will probably be active in free agency this winter despite the success and talent on the squad. Although the Phillies are doing well, it has been mentioned all season long that they could use an upgrade in the outfield. There will be some choices available that can assist, and Jon Heyman of the New York Post claimed that the Phillies are one of the best options for superstar Juan Soto of the New York Yankees.

Heyman remarked, “Soto bidding war: Yankees even money.” “I’m sticking with the second-choice, five-to-one New York Mets.” There isn’t much room for anyone else after that. In my opinion, everyone else is a long shot. The Los Angeles Dodgers are at 15 to 1, the San Francisco Giants are at 20 to 1, the Toronto Blue Jays are at 25 to 1, and the Washington Nationals, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, and Philadelphia Phillies are all in my possession.”The Phillies would be the overwhelming favorite to win the World Series in 2025 if they could somehow acquire Soto. Top-tier talent already abounds in Philadelphia, and the prospect of him rejoining fellow superstar Bryce Harper should terrify rival teams.

Once free agency begins this winter, keep an eye on the Phillies.