FILE - New York Yankees' Juan Soto talks with agent Scott Boras before Game 1 of the baseball World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza speaks to media at the Major League Baseball winter meetings, Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

FILE - New York Yankees' Juan Soto speaks during media day for the baseball World Series, Oct. 24, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza speaks to media at the Major League Baseball winter meetings, Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza smiles as he speaks to media at the Major League Baseball winter meetings, Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)