Juan Soto Signs Record $765 Million Deal With Mets

The Mets outbid the Yankees in a historic free agency battle to secure Soto with the largest contract in professional sports history.

Juan Soto agreed to a 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets, surpassing all previous contracts in American sports history.
The deal includes a $75 million signing bonus, annual salaries ranging from $42.5 million to $46.875 million, and an opt-out clause after 2029 that could increase the total value to $805 million.
Soto's contract contains unique perks, including a personal suite at Citi Field, premium seating, and personal security for him and his family at all games.
The Yankees' final offer of $760 million over 16 years fell short, with their refusal to include certain perks, like a stadium suite, reportedly influencing Soto's decision.
The Yankees have shifted focus to bolstering pitching depth, signing left-hander Max Fried to an eight-year, $218 million deal and exploring additional infield and defensive upgrades.