Juan Soto is reportedly joining the Mets on a record-breaking 15-year, $765 million contract

NEW YORK — Juan Soto, the four-time MLB All-Star outfielder, has agreed to a record 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets, according to multiple reports.

Soto would have the right to terminate the contract after the 2029 season if the Mets do not increase the average annual value by $4 million per year at that time. Soto will receive a $75 million signing bonus, payable upon approval of the deal by the commissioner’s office. The Associated Press reported.

The New York Yankees reportedly offered Soto $760 million over 16 years. The Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers were also there allegedly is interested in signing the 26-year-old Soto, the top free agent hitter on the market who is being considered by many generational talents.

A five-time Silver Slugger, Soto hit a career-high 41 home runs and recorded 109 RBI for the Yankees in 2024 only season in the Bronx after purchasing in a blockbuster trade for seven players with the San Diego Padres after the 2023 season.

Sotos three-run home run He finally clinched the Yankees’ 41st American League pennant in Game 5 of the 2024 ALCS. The Dodgers defeated the Yankees in the World Series in five games.

Soto debuted with the Washington Nationals in 2018, where he became one of the majors’ most feared power hitters. In about four and a half seasons with Washington, Soto totaled 119 home runs and an elite .538 slugging percentage. He was the cleanup hitter on the Nationals’ 2019 World Series championship team.

However, the Nationals sent Soto to San Diego in a deal before the 2022 trade deadline after he turned down a reported 15-year, $440 million contract extension.