Juan Soto Denies Claims of Yankees Mistreating His Family After Mets Move

The star outfielder praises the Yankees organization but highlights the Mets' efforts to prioritize his comfort and family in their record-breaking deal.

• Juan Soto has refuted reports that the Yankees mistreated his family during his time with the team, calling the claims false and praising the organization as '1A.'
• Soto signed a 15-year, $765 million deal with the New York Mets, surpassing Shohei Ohtani’s previous record-breaking contract.
• The Mets' offer included additional perks like a complimentary suite, which reportedly influenced Soto's decision, as the Yankees declined to match such benefits.
• Soto revealed that his agent, Scott Boras, advised him to avoid contact with Yankees teammates during free agency to maintain a professional negotiation process.
• The outfielder has faced backlash from Yankees fans over his recent comments, including his refusal to sing a Yankees-related chant and his claim that New York is a Mets town.

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