December 8, 2024
ANALYSISSoto has officially landed his deal, staying in New York but switching teams to join the Mets on an MLB-record contract that includes a $75 million signing bonus and an opt-out after five years. The outfielder cashed in after batting .288 with 41 home runs, 109 RBI, 128 runs scored and seven stolen bases over 157 regular-season games with the Yankees in 2024, his only season in the Bronx. The 26-year-old will now join a lineup with fellow superstar
Francisco Lindor, and Soto will likely operate alongside
Brandon Nimmo and
Starling Marte in the outfield in 2025.