In a move that shifted the entire landscape of Major League Baseball, Juan Soto decided to leave the Yankees and agreed to a record 15-year contract worth $765 million with the Mets on Sunday.
The 26-year-old outfielder is taking his talents to Queens after a one-year stay with the New York Yankees, during which he helped the Bronx Bombers reach the World Series for the first time since 2009.
Soto could receive $800 million from the Mets over 15 years, including a $75 million signing bonus.
The numbers are staggering, but they are even more so when you compare them to other players in the league or from another sport.
One post on X showed that Juan Soto’s new deal is just above the entire payroll of the Pittsburgh Pirates since the 2015 season.
He has more money on this deal than the average MLS franchise.
LeBron James’ all-time NBA earnings currently stand at $531 million.
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Patrick Mahomes’ current deal through 2031 is a measly $450 million compared to what Juan Soto just got.
Tom Brady has won seven Super Bowls and has $332 million in career earnings.
The 2024 NFL Salary Cap was just $255 million, while Tiger Woods, the greatest golfer ever, has earned $154 million in career earnings.
Where Do The Yankees Go From Here After Losing Juan Soto?
The baseball world shook Sunday night when it learned that Juan Soto had agreed to a 15-year deal with a team from New York—and it wasn’t the Yankees.
The New York Yankees were the runners-up in the most-anticipated signing of the offseason.
According to multiple reports, Soto got a 15-year, $765 million deal, while the Yankees’ final offer was 16 years and $760 million.
Juan Soto’s career in the Bronx is over after just one magical year and a World Series loss.
So, where do the pinstripes go from here?
The Yankees will attempt to put on a brave face and possibly pursue Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman.
The Yankees have a whole bunch of holes this offseason, and signing some good players is key for this team to try and get back to the World Series.
