MLB Star Signs Largest Contract In Sports History At $765 Million
SUMMARY
MLB star Juan Soto has signed the largest contract in sports history, agreeing to a 15-year, $765 million deal with the New York Mets. The contract surpasses Shohei Ohtani’s $700 million agreement with the Los Angeles Dodgers, which included deferred payments. Soto’s deal, including bonuses and incentives, could exceed $800 million by its conclusion. Soto debuted with the Washington Nationals at 19, contributing to their 2019 World Series victory. After stints with the San Diego Padres and the New York Yankees, he led the Yankees to a World Series appearance in 2024. His contract surpasses Lionel Messi’s $674 million deal with Barcelona (2017) and Cristiano Ronaldo’s $536 million contract with Saudi club Al Nassr (2023).
