Juan Soto is set to be introduced by the Mets after signing a record-breaking contract, leaving the Yankees for New York.
New York: So, guess what? Juan Soto is officially a New York Met! He’s being introduced at Citi Field after signing this jaw-dropping 15-year, $765 million contract. Can you believe it?
He decided to go with the Mets instead of sticking with the Yankees, where he had a pretty solid season. It’s wild because this deal is now the biggest in baseball history, even beating Shohei Ohtani’s last year.
At just 26, Soto’s contract is a game-changer. He can opt for free agency after five years, but the Mets have a way to keep him longer if they want to throw in an extra $40 million. That would bump his total to a whopping $805 million!
This past season, Soto had a great run, batting .288 with 41 home runs and 109 RBIs. Over his seven seasons in the majors, he’s racked up some impressive stats with the Nationals, Padres, and Yankees.