This MLB offseason, Juan Soto's free agency saga has been a major talking point, particularly with both New York teams vying for his signature. "Saturday Night Live" capitalized on the buzz, creating a humorous skit featuring Dana Carvey's iconic "Church Lady" character and Marcello Hernandez portraying Soto.

Hernandez, playing Soto, donned a t-shirt with a question mark and a Celsius hat, referencing Soto's much-hyped (and delayed) announcement from last month. During the skit, "Soto" expressed his hope that the Yankees would present the most attractive offer. However, Church Lady's subsequent question set up the punchline aimed at the Mets.

She inquired why Soto wouldn't dedicate his resources to those less fortunate. "Soto" responded, suggesting he might sign with the Mets, drawing laughter from the audience. With reported offers exceeding $700 million, Church Lady remarked on money being the root of all evil, to which "Soto" quipped about becoming the "most evil baseball player."

According to recent reports, both the Yankees and Mets have increased their offers to the $710-730 million range, potentially surpassing the record-breaking $700 million deal Shohei Ohtani signed with the Dodgers. Ohtani's contract, with its significant deferrals, has reshaped the landscape of MLB contracts.

The competition for Soto extends beyond New York, with the Dodgers, Red Sox, and Blue Jays also reportedly in the running. The Dodgers, fresh off their World Series win against the Yankees, have already bolstered their rotation with Blake Snell, adding another layer of intrigue to the Soto sweepstakes.