The New York Mets landed the biggest free agent in all of Major League Baseball with the historic signing of Juan Soto this offseason. If you thought the Mets were already a dangerous team, adding one of the most dominant hitters of this generation just turned the volume up to eleven. Pete Alonso also agrees with that statement.
A Record-Breaking Contract That Shook MLB
Let’s talk about Soto. This guy has been a pitcher’s worst nightmare since his debut in 2018. Whether it’s his plate discipline, his raw power, or his ability to deliver in the clutch, Soto is the kind of player who changes the entire trajectory of a franchise.
That’s exactly why the Mets weren’t afraid to break the bank. They handed him a jaw-dropping 15-year, $765 million contract—the biggest deal of the offseason. Just let that number sink in for a second.
But here’s the kicker: Soto didn’t just stay in New York; he switched boroughs, stunning baseball fans by leaving the Yankees for the Mets. If that’s not a power move, I don’t know what is.
And if you ask Pete Alonso, who’s been battling against Soto for six years, he couldn’t be happier to have him as a teammate instead of an opponent.
Pete Alonso Knows What Soto Brings to the Mets
“Adding Juan is huge because playing against him for the past six years, the dude’s a baller—we all know that,” Alonso said in an interview with Foul Territory.
“He’s a game-changing type of player, and you’re tired of seeing him have that game-winning hit or making that big play in the field.”
Translation? Alonso is thrilled that Soto will be wearing orange and blue instead of tormenting the Mets from the other dugout.
Can Soto Win MVP in 2025?
Let’s not forget: Juan Soto is already one of the favorites for the 2025 National League MVP. FanDuel put him second in the odds race in late February, trailing only Shohei Ohtani.
When you look at Soto’s 2024 numbers—.288 average, 41 home runs, 109 RBIs, and a .989 OPS—it’s easy to see why.
Now, factor in the added protection of Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor in the lineup, and we could be looking at an even bigger season from Soto.
A Mets Lineup Built for a Deep Playoff Run
New York has one of the most dangerous lineups in baseball with Soto, Alonso, and Lindor. This team could contend for a World Series if their pitching staff holds their own as well.
Mets fans have been waiting for a moment like this for a long time. Soto’s arrival doesn’t just bring talent—it brings energy, confidence, and a belief that this team can go all the way.
