Star outfielder Juan Soto is making a major move from the New York Yankees to the New York Mets in a record-breaking deal. Soto, 26, has signed a 15-year, $765 million contract with the Mets, making it the richest deal in Major League Baseball history. Mets owner Steve Cohen outbid other teams to secure Soto, strengthening the team’s World Series aspirations. Soto’s move creates a dynamic 1-2 punch with NL MVP Francisco Lindor in the Mets’ lineup. Soto hit 41 home runs in his first season with the Yankees, helping the team reach the World Series, where they were defeated by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Soto’s decision to leave the Yankees was made clear after the World Series, and he entertained offers from multiple teams before ultimately choosing the Mets. The Mets faced competition from the Yankees, Red Sox, Blue Jays, and Dodgers for Soto’s signature, with each team offering lucrative deals. For more on Juan Soto’s move and career, visit AMNY.com.
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Juan Soto Makes History by Signing $765 Million Contract with Mets
