Juan Soto has secured a luxurious new arrangement as part of his record-setting 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets, finalized on Wednesday. The deal includes complimentary access to a luxury suite and up to four premium tickets behind home plate for all regular-season and postseason home games.
Additionally, the Mets will provide personal security for the All-Star outfielder and his family during spring training and all home and away games, according to details obtained by The Associated Press. While MLB teams typically offer security for players’ families in seating areas at ballparks, this provision underscores the Mets’ commitment to Soto’s well-being.
The agreement also includes assistance for Soto’s family with in-season travel arrangements and guarantees that he will wear uniform No. 22, a number he has donned throughout his major league career with the Nationals, Padres, and Yankees. This number was previously worn by Mets third baseman Brett Baty for the past three seasons. Soto is set to be introduced at a news conference Thursday at Citi Field.
“This is a seminal moment in franchise history,” said Mets owners Steve and Alex Cohen in a statement. “Juan Soto is a generational talent, bringing not only impressive historical statistics but also a championship pedigree.”
The luxury suite will be valued at the Mets’ prevailing prices for tax purposes. After the 2025 season, Soto can modify or relinquish his suite selection by January 15 for the upcoming season. He may request premium tickets for family members up to 72 hours before game time.
In contrast, the Yankees did not offer Soto a free suite, with general manager Brian Cashman stating, “Some high-end players that make a lot of money for us, if they want suites, they buy them.” Cashman noted that the Yankees provide a shared suite for player families and a family room with babysitting services.
Soto’s contract includes a $75 million signing bonus, payable within 60 days of approval by the commissioner’s office. The deal surpasses Shohei Ohtani’s $700 million, 10-year contract with the Dodgers. The agreement was reached on Sunday, pending a physical that took place on Tuesday.
Soto’s salary structure includes $46.875 million for the 2025 and 2026 seasons, $42.5 million in 2027, followed by $46.875 million in 2028 and 2029, and $46 million for each of the final ten seasons. He has the option to opt out of the contract after the 2029 World Series, but the Mets can negate this provision by increasing his annual salaries for 2030-39 by $4 million, raising the total contract value to $805 million.
Soto also enjoys a full no-trade clause and will receive a hotel suite on road trips.
“Today’s signing further solidifies our organizational commitment to consistent championship competitiveness,” said Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns. “Juan not only provides historic levels of on-field production, but his joy, intensity, and passion for the game mirror our budding culture. We are thrilled to add him to our team and look forward to watching his excellence for years to come.”
In addition to his base salary, Soto is eligible for various performance bonuses. He would receive $500,000 for winning his first Most Valuable Player award and $1 million for each subsequent MVP award. Additional bonuses include $350,000 for finishing second in MVP voting, $150,000 for finishing third through fifth, and $100,000 for each All-Star selection or Gold Glove award. He would also earn $350,000 for being named World Series MVP and $150,000 for League Championship Series MVP. Bonuses for selections to the All-MLB first or second team, Silver Slugger awards, and the Hank Aaron Award are also included, with payments due by January 31 following the season in which they are earned.
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