Juan Soto Gifts Brett Baty a New SUV After Mets Jersey Number Swap

The Mets star thanked his teammate for giving up No. 22 with a $92,000 Chevrolet Tahoe during spring training.

Juan Soto, who signed a record-breaking $765 million contract with the Mets, gifted Brett Baty a Chevrolet Tahoe as a thank-you for giving up jersey No. 22.
Baty, who had worn No. 22 for three seasons, switched to No. 7, citing his admiration for former Mets star José Reyes and Joe Mauer.
The blacked-out SUV, valued at $92,000, was described as Baty's 'dream car,' with a bow on the hood and 'Thanks for #22' written on the rear windshield.
Soto emphasized the sentimental value of No. 22, which he has worn throughout his MLB career, calling it the first number he ever wore in the big leagues.
The gesture highlights Soto's integration into the Mets and his efforts to foster camaraderie as the team prepares for the 2025 season.