"Keep flying our flag high" - Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s HOFer father applauds Juan Soto creating history with record-breaking $765,000,000 Mets deal (Source: Getty, Instagram/@supervlad27)
Star outfielder Juan Soto entered free agency after spending the entire 2024 season with the New York Yankees. While many speculated that Soto would join the Yankees, he decided to sign a 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets, according to MLB.
It is the largest sports contract in MLB history, a record previously held by Shohei Ohtani, who signed a 10-year, $700 million contract with the Dodgers last season. Congratulations poured in for Soto on his record-breaking contract, including from Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero.
Guerrero took to Instagram and shared an image featuring him and Juan Soto with the caption:
“Congratulations Soto! you made history 🔥💰. The biggest contract in sports is no chance, it’s hard work, talent and dedication. Keep flying our flag high!. 🇩🇴⚾️" Guerrero wrote.
