Mets Land Juan Soto in Record-Breaking $765M Deal, Transforming MLB Landscape
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The New York Mets have signed superstar Juan Soto to a record-breaking 15-year, $765 million contract, the largest in professional sports history. The deal includes a $75 million signing bonus and an opt-out clause after the 2029 season, which the Mets can void by increasing the contract's value. Soto's contract surpasses previous records set by Shohei Ohtani and marks him as the first MLB player to secure a $500 million-plus deal. The Mets' acquisition of Soto is expected to trigger a flurry of activity in the MLB free agent market.
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