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Juan Soto's Record $765M Mets Free-Agent Contract Wows Donovan Mitchell, MLB Fans

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell and MLB fans across the nation reacted to superstar outfielder Juan Soto agreeing to a deal with the New York Mets in free agency. per ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Soto will sign a 15-year, $765 million contract to join the Mets, marking the largest contract in professional sports history. The deal is free of deferments and contains escalators that could push the total value above $800 million, according to Passan.

Mets and MLB fans alike rushed to social media to share their reactions to the record-breaking contract:

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.