Juan Soto picked the Mets over the Yankees this offseason, prompting many to wonder whether it was only about the money.

Explore what influenced Juan Soto's decision to join the New York Mets instead of other MLB teams, including the New York Yankees.

In his recent “The Mayor’s Office” episodes, Casey has discussed the player movement around the league and touched on Soto’s impact. During those segments, he provided some dubious rationalization for Yankees fans on why losing Soto, who got 15 years and $765 million from the Mets, won’t hurt so much.

Juan Soto's time with the New York Yankees was brief but extremely productive. He helped lead the Yankees to their first World Series appearance in over a decade, and the team entered the offseason with aspirations of signing him to a huge new contract.

Every New York Mets fan knows by now that superstar slugger Juan Soto signed a 15-year, $765 million contract (which is the largest deal in sports history) with

The Yankees are no strangers to navigating high-stakes changes, and the 2025 season will be no different. With Juan Soto heading to the Mets in a blockbuster deal, the Yankees are left retooling their roster to maintain their competitive edge.

It’s becoming increasingly evident that Juan Soto’s decision to sign with the Mets was pushed over the finish line by the Amazin’s emphasis on family and what they could do to welcome the superstar slugger’s crew into the fold.

The New York Yankees lost Juan Soto to the New York Mets this winter. The move was not well received, and one former coach is discrediting Soto's 2024 season with the Yankees.