The New York Mets could swoop in and sign star free agent Tanner Scott out from under the San Diego Padres' nose.

The Mets will hold a news conference at 3 p.m. on Thursday at Citi Field to introduce Juan Soto, whose 15-year, $765 million contract they made official Wednesday after he passed his physical.

Manager Carlos Mendoza was no more candid. Asked about his favorite Mets acquisition this winter, he named righty Frankie Montas (official) and center fielder José Siri (official). Asked what he ...