Yankees Decline to Match Mets' Record-Breaking Juan Soto Deal

The New York Mets secured superstar outfielder Juan Soto with a 15-year, $765 million contract, outbidding the New York Yankees, who reportedly had a chance to match the offer but chose not to. The Mets' offer included no deferred money, a $75 million signing bonus, and an opt-out clause after five years, which could be negated by increasing the deal's value to over $800 million. The Yankees' final offer was $760 million over 16 years, but they declined to match the Mets' terms, including perks like a free suite at the stadium.