Juan Soto Reveals Other MLB Teams Offered More Than Mets During Free Agency

Just over two months ago, MLB star Juan Soto signed a historic contract with the New York Mets. The 15-year, $765 million deal is the most lucrative in professional sports history. Soto joined the Mets in Florida for spring training shortly after inking the agreement.

Even now, Soto seems to be wrapping his head around the monumental deal. "I'm still thinking about it and everything. It's unbelievable," he admitted. "I'm really happy for that. I'm really happy to know where I'm going to be for the next 15 years."

However, here's the kicker: Soto revealed that other teams put forth even larger offers than the Mets. "The Mets didn’t offer the most money," Soto said in Spanish. "Some teams offered more." But despite the financial allure, Soto chose the Mets for reasons beyond the dollar signs—he cited their culture as a deciding factor in his move from the Bronx to Queens.

According to reports, multiple teams, including Boston, were prepared to go even higher than the Mets' colossal offer if they had assurance Soto would commit to them. Talk about a hot commodity in the baseball world!

Soto's arrival has already made waves, not just for his performance but also for his personal touches. To secure his coveted No. 22 jersey, previously worn by third baseman Brett Baty, Soto went above and beyond. During spring training, he gifted Baty a brand-new SUV—a Chevrolet Tahoe—with the message "Thanks for #22" written on the back window. Baty, still driving his high school-era 2016 Toyota 4Runner, was visibly surprised and grateful. "No, you didn’t," he exclaimed before seeing the SUV. Soto, pleased with the gesture, acknowledged, "I really appreciate the number. It’s the first one I ever wore."

With moments like these, Soto is making it clear that he's not just about breaking records—he's also about building relationships and making a mark in his new team.