In what is being hailed as one of the most monumental moves in Major League Baseball history, Juan Soto has agreed to a stunning 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets.
The agreement comes after multiple rounds of speculation and negotiations, with Soto ultimately deciding to leave the New York Yankees after a brief but eventful tenure that took them to the World Series.
“This is perhaps the most unique moment in the history of the New York Mets,” Mets broadcaster Howie Rose said on Twitter. “I told you from day one that Steve Cohen was not about to be the little brother in town.”
At $765 million, Soto’s new contract is the largest in MLB history, surpassing the previous high-water mark set by Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani’s 10-year, $700 million deal in 2023.
The signing is not only about securing an elite hitter but also about sending a message to fans, rivals and the broader baseball community that the Mets are serious about creating a dynasty.
The Mets’ star shortstop Francisco Lindor echoed the same sentiment, saying that it sounds like the “culture I wanted to build, be a part of.”
The Mets’ front office has been aggressively reshaping their roster since Cohen’s arrival in 2020, and this signing represents the latest and most audacious move in a series of high-profile acquisitions.
“He [Cohen] was taking dead aim at the Yankees and everyone else,” said Rose. “It’s on.”
By securing Soto for the long haul, the Mets have effectively locked in one of the league’s top hitters for the next 15 seasons, a rare opportunity to build around a talent of Soto’s caliber.
“He’s a hard worker, someone that cares about his craft, someone that cares about his winning, someone that cares about his family, someone that cares about his teammates and somebody that wants to continue to get better,” said Lindor.
Since his breakout rookie season with the Washington Nationals in 2018, Soto has consistently been one of the most feared hitters in the game, with a career regular season on-base percentage of .421, well above league average, and the rare ability to impact games both with power and plate discipline.
A career .285 hitter with 201 home runs and 592 RBIs through the past seven seasons, Soto is known for his exceptional plate discipline, which could complement the Mets’ already potent offense.
He is a five-time Silver Slugger and has been named to multiple All-Star teams, and earned a World Series victory with the Nationals in 2019.
As the 2025 season approaches, Mets fans are left eagerly anticipating the debut of their new superstar.
With Soto joining a roster brimming with talent and ambition, the New York Mets are not just aiming for a few years of contention—they are positioning themselves to be the team to beat for the next decade.
“That’s the Mets, it sounds like the Mets,” said Lindor. “I think he’s the right man for the job.”
