Juan Soto just reached an unprecedented milestone in MLB and professional sports by signing a 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets, making it the largest deal in baseball and professional sports history.
The deal surpasses in total and current value the contract of Japan’s Shohei Ohtani, who signed a 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers a year ago. With an average annual value of $51 million, Soto’s contract also sets a new record for average annual value for a baseball player.
JUAN SOTO’S CONTRACT DETAILS
The contract includes an opt-out clause after five years and bonuses that could raise the total value to more than $800 million. This agreement underscores the Mets’ confidence in Soto as the centerpiece of their franchise for the next 15 years.
HIGHEST CONTRACTS IN MLB HISTORY
With this deal, Soto leads the list of the most valuable contracts in Major League Baseball history:
- Juan Soto: $765 million (2025-2039).
- Shohei Ohtani: $700 million (2024-2033).
- Mike Trout: $426.5 million (2019-2030).
- Mookie Betts: $365 million (2021-2032).
- Aaron Judge: $360 million (2023-2031).
- Manny Machado: $350 million (2023-2033).
- Francisco Lindor: $341 million (2022-2031).
- Fernando Tatis Jr.: $340 million (2021-2034).
- Bryce Harper: $330 million (2019-2031).
- Giancarlo Stanton: $325 million (2015-2027).
Corey Seager: $325 million (2022-2031).
Yoshinobu Yamamoto: $325 million (2024-2035).
IMPACT ON MLB
Juan Soto’s contract redefines salary expectations in MLB, cementing his status as one of the most valuable players in recent history. This deal also demonstrates the Mets’ willingness to invest to compete at the highest level.
