It was included in Juan Soto's $765 million contract with the Mets that he must wear No. 22. He made up to taking Brett Baty's jersey number in a big way on Thursday.

After signing a record-breaking $765 million contract to join the New York Mets, Juan Soto has thanked new teammate Brett Baty for allowing him to wear No. 22 by gifting him a brand new Chevy Tahoe. The exchange took place during Mets spring training in Port St.

New York Mets superstar Juan Soto made a huge gesture to thank teammate Brett Baty for giving up his jersey number. Soto, who debuted in 2018 with the Washingto

After signing a 15-year, $765 million contract this offseason with the New York Mets, star outfielder Juan Soto had another number in mind.

After the New York Mets signed Juan Soto to the largest contract in MLB history, he made another deal with 25-year-old infielder Brett Baty. Soto has worn No. 22 during the entirety of his MLB career with the Yankees, Padres, and Nationals. But that number was already taken by Baty, who has played for the Mets since 2022.

The New York Mets made big waves this offseason, signing free agent outfielder Juan Soto to a record-setting contract of 15 years and $765 million. And with th

It was a nice way for Soto to use his new wealth after inking a record 15-year, $765 million deal with the Mets in December. Earlier this week during his first press conference of the spring, Soto said he had not made any major purchases but teased that something might be on the way.

Juan Soto has worn No. 22 since breaking into the big leagues with the Washington Nationals in 2018. So when he signed his $765 million deal with the New York Mets in the offseason, there remained one obstacle in his way to keep the number.

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Soto, who met Baty in his white Mets uniform, had a special message written on the back windshield of the vehicle for the third baseman: "Thanks for #22." "I really appreciate the