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 […]
Juan Soto saves about $8 million in state income tax with Mets signing bonus
Juan Soto could take advantage of an interesting tax loophole in his monster contract with the Mets. Soto and the Mets agreed to a 15-year deal worth $765 million in a blockbuster deal that shook the sports world. This was reported by the newspaper's reporter John Heyman. Soto received a $75 million signing bonus, but […]
Mets’ historic Juan Soto splash won’t impact Pete Alonso pursuit
DALLAS — Are you considering signing Pete Alonso? The Mets have added significant impact to their lineup with the addition of Juan Soto in a record deal, and team officials have set themselves up to fill other holes. At or near the top of that list are decisions regarding first base. “We want Pete back. […]
Steve Cohen wasn’t sure Mets won Juan Soto sweepstakes until he heard ‘yes’
DALLAS — Mets owner Steve Cohen and his top baseball man, David Stearns, held a secret last-minute meeting Friday at Cohen's home in Boca Raton, Fla., with Soto's inner circle, including Juan Soto and Scott Boras. We held a lunch meeting. A fun second gathering solidified Cohen's determination to win the winter prize. Still, Cohen […]
Yankees GM Brian Cashman defends pursuit of Juan Soto after losing to Mets: ‘Above and beyond our comfort’
Juan Soto isn't leaving New York, as the 26-year-old slugger is reportedly headed to the Mets in the largest contract in professional sports history, but neither are the Yankees. Soto agreed to a 15-year, $765 million contract, eclipsing the $700 million contract Shohei Ohtani signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers this offseason. With no deferrals […]
Mets’ Juan Soto-Francisco Lindor duo will join MLB’s elite duos
DALLAS — Juan Soto was half of MLB's top one and two offensive punches for the Yankees last season. Aaron Judge won the American League MVP award after hitting 58 home runs and posting an impressive OPS of 1.159. Soto finished third in the voting after a season in which he hit a career-high 41 […]
Shop Juan Soto’s Mets jersey available for pre-order now on Fanatics
When you buy through our links, The New York Post may receive compensation and/or receive an affiliate commission. Featured prices are subject to change. Yesterday, MLB signed the largest sports contract in history. After a long time, they said goodbye to Shohei Otani's 10-year, measly $700 million contract. This is nothing compared to Juan Soto's […]
Juan Soto Joins Mets In Record-Breaking $765M Deal, Leaving Yankees Empty-Handed
New York Yankees No. 22 Juan Soto hits a home run in the bottom of the third inning against the New York Mets on July 24, 2024 at Yankee Stadium in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) OAN Staff James Myers2pm – Monday, December 9, 2024 The New York Mets have signed the […]