All-Star outfielder Juan Soto, who is heading into the final season of his current contract, may remain with San Diego Padres for the start of the 2024 season.
Although the Padres "have made it clear" they will listen to offers for Soto this winter, it is "more likely" the team will wait until next July to decide, according to The Athletic's Jim Bowden.
By then, the Padres will have a better understanding of their postseason odds.
Soto is projected by MLB Trade Rumors to make $33 million through arbitration next season before he becomes an unrestricted free agent in 2025.