Juan Soto Signs Record $765M, 15-Year Mets Deal, Largest in Sports History

Dec 9, 2024, 03:17 AM

Juan Soto has agreed to a record-breaking 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets, making it the largest deal in professional sports history. The contract, which includes no deferrals, surpasses the Yankees' final offer of $760 million over 16 years, which had a lower average annual value of $47.5 million compared to the Mets' $51 million. Soto, who previously turned down a 15-year, $440 million offer from the Washington Nationals in July 2022, is switching boroughs to join the Mets' formidable lineup. The deal signifies Mets owner Steve Cohen's commitment to building a championship team. The Mets now have +700 odds to win the 2025 World Series. The Yankees, having missed out on Soto, are left to reassess their offseason plans.