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Eduardo Perez expressed his astonishment at the contract’s staggering average annual value (AAV) of $51 million, a figure that outstrips even the most optimistic predictions for Soto's financial future. "This is probably over $35 million more than I thought he was going to get, and it's really impressive," Perez stated. Soto now stands as the best hitter in the Mets’ lineup, illuminating the key role he will play as the team looks to elevate its performance.