David Ortiz believes that Juan Soto's hitting ability along with his leadership is exactly what the Red Sox need.

While many believe that the New York Mets and the New York Yankees are the two clear favorites to sign Juan Soto, there could be a dark horse candidate. The Boston Red Sox reportedly met with Soto on Thursday,

“If there was one player in baseball who could be the next David Ortiz in Boston, it is Juan Soto. He’s that good,” Ortiz said to WEEI. BETTING: Check out our MA sports betting guide, where you can learn basic terminology, definitions and how to read odds for those interested in learning how to bet in Massachusetts.