Juan Soto signs with the Mets

The Mets offered Soto the most money. Beyond the financial component, Soto said he picked the Mets because they are committed to “grow a dynasty.” “It was one of the most important things,” Soto said. “What you were seeing from the other side (last season) was unbelievable.

On Dec. 8, superstar left fielder Juan Soto signed a 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets. The largest contract in the history of American professional sports, it contains no deferred money.

Players passed around like a hot potato might have a performance wart that multiple coaching staffs could not fix or a character flaw that drains a clubhouse. That's simply not the case with Soto. Heck, the Yankees had him in their clubhouse for the 2024 season, then offered him $760 million over 16 years.

Outfielder Juan Soto signed the largest deal in professional sports history, agreeing to a 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets. That comes out to $51 million a year.