Juan Soto lands record-breaking $765 million contract with Mets

In December 2024, Juan Soto made headlines by choosing to sign a remarkable 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets, making it the most lucrative contract in professional sports history. Soto had previously spent the 2024 MLB season with the New York Yankees, significantly contributing to their journey to the World Series by smashing 41 home runs and maintaining a batting average of .288. However, after weighing options, Soto decided to join the Mets, a move that attracted considerable attention from fans and media alike due to the high stakes involved and the implications for the Subway Series rivalry. As the Mets and Yankees prepared for a three-game series, Soto’s return to Yankee Stadium marked a significant event in his career, as it was his first time back since leaving the Yankees for the Mets. Despite acknowledging that he might face boos from Yankees loyalists, Soto expressed enthusiasm for the match-up, demonstrating his determination to play well in front of a potentially hostile crowd. Soto mentioned that he was “expecting the worst