Juan Soto is jumping boroughs, leaving the Yankees in the Bronx for the Mets in Queens
The Mets can void Soto’s opt-out clause by giving him a $4 million raise per season in the final 10 years of the deal. That’s a possible extra $40 million, making the total value of his deal worth potentially $805 million,
The move is monumental both in cost and in shifting the narrative that has haunted the Mets since their World Series run in 1986. No longer are the Amazins the sure-fire second team in New York, after a memorable postseason run in 2024, signing Soto suddenly makes the MetsSoto has already proven he can handle the pressure cooker that is New York City. In his first season with the Yankees, the five-time Silver Slugger enjoyed the best 162-game season of his career. In 157 games, he slashed .288/.
The move drastically improves the Mets’ roster, adding protection to its lineup and finally providing defacto captain Francisco Lindor with a second superstar to rely on. Should he sign elsewhere, however, Vientos would likely slide into first base while Starling Marte, who would be the odd man out with Soto on the team, occupies the DH spot.What’s next for Juan Soto and Mets after historic signingMets sign superstar Juan Soto | How to get Juan Soto Mets jersey, T-shirt, more
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