Juan Soto, one of this generation's finest hitters and the biggest prize of the offseason, has officially joined the New York Mets on a reported 15-year, $765 million contract, the team confirmed on Wednesday.
Soto, who spent the 2024 season with the crosstown rival New York Yankees, is now the face of a Mets franchise seeking its first World Series title since 1986. The Mets' championship odds have significantly improved since reports of the deal surfaced on Dec. 8.
"This is a seminal moment in franchise history," Mets owners Steve and Alex Cohen said in a statement.
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