Yankees Rumors: Pete Alonso, Bregman, Santander Linked If Juan Soto Leaves in MLB FA

The New York Yankees want to re-sign Juan Soto during the upcoming offseason.

But they reportedly have no shortage of backup options if they cannot.

Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported Wednesday that Soto remains the team's "top priority" but listed Pete Alonso, Alex Bregman and Anthony Santander as other potential offensive options.

Heyman also highlighted Corbin Burnes, Blake Snell, Max Fried, Jack Flaherty, Yusei Kikuchi and Sean Manaea as pitchers the Yankees could pursue and noted the American League East team believes it could sign three or four impact stars if Soto joins another club.

Alonso immediately jumps out given his connection to the Big Apple as a member of the New York Mets.

He would certainly help make up for some of the lost power if Soto signs elsewhere, as his 34 home runs this season marked the fourth straight year he surpassed the 30 long ball mark. He also led the league with 53 home runs in 2019 as the National League Rookie of the Year.

Still, a lineup featuring Aaron Judge, Alonso and Giancarlo Stanton would be somewhat repetitive with right-handed sluggers. That would make it easier for opposing teams to attack the Yankees in key situations with right-handed bullpen arms.

Part of Soto's value is that he breaks up Judge and Stanton as a powerful left-handed hitter.

Heyman called the Bronx Bombers the "favorites to sign Soto since they are MLB's highest-revenue team and he generally seems to be enjoying his time here." But he also noted the Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers could be viable suitors who are willing to dish out the massive contract it will surely take.

Soto is just 26 years old and already has a resume that includes a World Series title, a batting title, four Silver Sluggers and four All-Star nods.

He launched 41 home runs and tallied 109 RBI in his first season with the Yankees and has largely thrived in the postseason while slashing .319/.441/.638 with four home runs and nine RBI through 13 games.

The Yankees are a World Series team with Soto and want to remain that way in 2025. But their fans can at least take solace knowing there are contingency plans in place to make sure there is still star power in New York.