How could Juan Soto signing with the Mets impact the Cubs?

DALLAS — The news the baseball world has been eagerly waiting for finally dropped Sunday night.
According to multiple reports, Juan Soto agreed to a deal with the New York Mets. It's a whopper of a contract, reportedly worth $765 million over 15 years.

Breaking: Juan Soto to the Mets. $765M. 15 years.

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 9, 2024

Juan Soto's 15-year, $765 million deal with the New York Mets includes no deferred money, according to sources, and has escalators that can reach above $800 million.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 9, 2024

Soto can either opt out after the fifth year (2029) or receive a $4 million raise per season — from $51 million to $55 million — for the remainder of the contract, per source. https://t.co/3Vh6pXJ8ZB

— Jorge Castillo (@jorgecastillo) December 9, 2024

The New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers had all been in the mix until the end, but Soto opted to go to Queens and join the Mets — and, in turn, bring a dangerous bat back to the National League. The Chicago Cubs didn't ...