Juan Soto Signs Record $765M, 15-Year Mets Deal Including Luxury Suite

Dec 13, 2024, 02:45 AM

Juan Soto, the 26-year-old MLB star, has signed a record-breaking 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets, which includes escalator clauses and special perks such as a luxury suite. The deal, the richest in MLB history, was finalized after a competitive bidding process where the Yankees and other teams were strong contenders, as noted by Soto's agent Scott Boras. Mets owner Steve Cohen played a pivotal role in securing Soto's commitment, hosting him at his Beverly Hills home and presenting a video featuring a future Soto statue outside Citi Field. Soto expressed his ambition to establish a dynasty with the Mets and acknowledged that the team's vision aligned with his own. Despite efforts by the Yankees to re-sign him, including doing "everything" in their power, Soto chose the Mets. The signing is seen as a significant move by the Mets to assert themselves in the MLB landscape and potentially nudge the Yankees off center stage.