Of course the Mets and Yankees are on the list. Allowing Soto to walk would do remarkable damage to the Yanks' credibility going forward.
Melton had recently moved into the Warriors' starting lineup and was averaging 16.5 points per game.
The winner can take control in the NFC East as the playoff push takes shape.
If the Mets reel in the big fish, they’ll operate somewhat more judiciously to fill out the roster. If the Mets miss out on Soto, their pivot could be a windfall for other highly touted free agents.