Soto’s year in San Diego provides a convenient roadmap: Petco and Citi are tied in overall park factors for lefties. They’re tied for homers and almost identical for hits, with Petco better for doubles and Citi better for triples. Soto hit .275 (.930 OPS) with 35 homers and 15 steals playing for the Padres in 2023.

Juan Soto appears on a timetable to decide on where to sign either before or during baseball’s winter meetings in Dallas, which run from Dec. 8-12

Juan Soto might become the centerpiece of one of the biggest storylines of this MLB offseason. Five teams have already made offers for the talented 26-year-old player, and the competition to secure his signature promises to be fierce.