I believe Soto ends up with the Mets. However, there is a plan B. How about the SOX trade
Casas, Abreu and either Mayer or Campbell to the Jays for Vlad, Jr?
IMHO, Vlad is a better hitter than Soto and better defensively. He's also the answer to the SOX RH batter shortage.
The money saved gives the SOX a better chance of signing either Fried or Burnes.
I doubt the Jays' trade happens, but at least it's an alternate plan.