With free agency underway, the New York Mets are anticipated to be major players in the Soto sweepstakes, and owner Steve Cohen looks to be preparing his push early on into the signing period.

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen is scheduled to meet with free-agent outfielder Juan Soto and Soto's agent, Scott Boras, next week in Southern California, according to the New York Post. Soto and Boras are expected to meet with other owners and braintrust groups between now and whenever Soto makes his decision.

According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, Mets owner Steve Cohen plans to travel to Southern California "next week" to meet with Soto as well as Scott Boras, his agent. Puma noted that it's uncertain if the Yankees have a meeting scheduled with the four ...