Juan Soto agrees to a 15-year, $765 million contract with New York Mets

Soto, 26, was considered this offseason's top free agent, valued as much for his elite skills on the field as for his age.

The New York Mets and superstar outfielder Juan Soto agreed on a 15-year, $765 million contract in what's believed to be the most lucrative deal in team sports history.

ESPN on Sunday night first reported Soto’s decision to leave Yankee Stadium for Citi Field and a source familiar with the negotiations confirmed to NBC News the specifics of Soto’s massive contact that now puts him a top the biggest name in pro sports.

A year ago Monday, generational star Shohei Ohtani announced he signed a $700 million deal to make a short geographic move, from the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim to the Dodgers, who play in downtown L.A.

Soto's move from the Bronx to Queens marks another bold move by Mets ownership to emerge from a massive shadow cast by the nearby Yankees.

Mets owner Steve Cohen has never been shy about opening his checkbook, having shelled out an MLB-high $341.8 million for his 40-man roster in the 2024 season, according to Baseball Prospectus data.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/juan-soto-signs-new-york-mets-mlb-rcna179977

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