The New York Yankees "upgraded their initial bid" to star outfielder Juan Soto, according to the New York Post's Jon Heyman. Heyman reported the Bronx

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox may be on the precipice of a bidding war when it comes to signing free agent outfielder Juan Soto. MLB insider Jon Heyman of the NY Post reported Tuesday that the Red Sox had emerged as true contenders for Soto after a recent pitch to the 26-year-old.

Nardi had a 5.07 ERA last season and ended his campaign with a left elbow muscle injury, so there’s some risk here. However, the southpaw’s 2.76 xERA suggests he got unlucky, and his 33.3 K% ranked in the 96th percentile. He also isn’t arbitration-eligible until 2026 and is estimated to make just $800,000 next year.