Overview

• 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.