Juan Soto reveals why he chose Mets in first comments after rejecting Yankees
Juan Soto liked the view across town. At Thursday's press conference, Soto explained why he decided to leave the Yankees for the Mets this offseason. “The Mets are a great organization, and what they've done over the last few games is one of the most important things, showing their ability to grow a team and […]
Juan Soto’s huge Mets contract comes with slew of unusual perks
Details of Juan Soto's contract have been obtained, including a historic annual salary of over $765 million, plus an escalator of $805 million, opt-out after 5 years, no trades, and bonuses (starting salary of $500,000). ), etc. have been revealed. $1 million per MVP and subsequent MVPs), and rare perks abound. The contract was the […]
Breaking down Juan Soto’s historic $765 million Mets contract
DALLAS — Juan Soto's addition to the Mets will be celebrated by the Mets with a press conference Thursday afternoon at Citi Field. The outfielder passed a medical exam on Wednesday, making official the record-setting 15-year contract he agreed to over the weekend, worth $765 million. “This is a landmark moment in franchise history,” team […]
Juan Soto’s record-breaking Mets contract includes specific uniform number request, among others: report
Juan Soto is the richest athlete in sports history. But $765 million was clearly not enough for the newest New York Met. Soto and the Mets officially signed a record-breaking 15-year contract on Wednesday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Juan Soto of the New York Yankees runs the bases after hitting a […]
Mets meeting with Nick Pivetta after Juan Soto splurge
A former National League East rival is attracting the Mets' attention. The Mets were scheduled to meet with former Red Sox and Phillies right-handed starter Nick Pivetta's agent on Wednesday, the newspaper's Jon Heyman exclusively reported. With Juan Soto secured on a 15-year, $765 million contract, the Mets lose Luis Severino to the Athletics and […]
Mets free agent target Nathan Eovaldi returns to Rangers on three-year deal
Nathan Eovaldi is staying in Texas. The veteran right-hander signed a three-year, $75 million contract to return to the Rangers on Tuesday night, the Post's Joel Sherman confirmed. Eovaldi, 34, was one of the top arms on the free agent market. The Mets reportedly expressed interest in the two-time All-Star before re-signing with the Rangers. […]
Clay Holmes’ interest in being a starter led him to sign with Mets
DALLAS — For years, Clay Holmes wanted a chance to return to his roots as a starting pitcher. The Mets were ready to provide that opportunity. On Tuesday, a day after the right-hander's signing of a three-year contract worth $38 million became official, President of Baseball Operations David Stearns said he had spoken with Holmes' […]
Where Mets stand in hunt for free-agent Japanese star Roki Sasaki
DALLAS — Aki Sasaki's free agency is set to accelerate next week, with the Japanese pitching star scheduled to begin calling up interested teams in the United States, his agent said during winter meetings Tuesday. The 23-year-old Sasaki was recently officially designated by Nippon Professional Baseball's Chiba Lotte Marines. The problem is, as a Japanese […]
Juan Soto may have to clear expensive CBA hurdle to wear No. 22 with Mets
If Juan Soto wants to wear No. 22 with the Mets, that could be a very expensive ask. Brett Batty currently wears No. 22 with the Amazons, and as a new member of the Mets, Soto would traditionally have a number-swap deal with Batty if he wanted that number with his new team. But there […]
Mets’ suite offer Yankees didn’t match helped sway Juan Soto’s decision
Mets owner Steve Cohen is determined to sign Juan Soto and looks the other way when it comes to offering him a suite at Citi Field to include his family in his deal with the Amazons. There wasn't. It was a small detail that seemed to help push the Mets' bid over other teams, including […]