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Soto's deal with the Mets didn’t just set records; it established a new landscape in sports contracts. With opt-out clauses and bonuses, the contract might exceed $800 million over its duration. Soto is now set to earn approximately $51 million a year, which translates into astonishing daily and hourly earnings.
While Mets fans and some enthusiasts celebrated Soto’s arrival, there were underlying questions about whether the franchise truly “won” this deal. Historically, major contracts often lead teams to regret the financial commitments that accompany them, especially when factoring in Soto's performance as a below-average fielder and base runner.