The richest contract in Major League Baseball history was consummated Sunday night, as 26-year-old outfielder Juan Soto agreed to a 15-year, $765 million deal with the New York Mets.
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Soto signed with the Mets over the New York Yankees, who reportedly had a 16-year, $760 million on the table. The other three finalists were the Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox, and Los Angeles Dodgers.
While the Mets, Yankees, Blue Jays, and Red Sox were reported to be in the $700 million range, the Dodgers were not.