The Yankees make a bold free-agent move, landing a top player with a historic contract after Juan Soto’s trade to the Mets. The New York Yankees, always seeking to strengthen their roster, have made a splash in the free-agent market following Juan Soto‘s departure to the New York Mets.

After his historic deal, Juan Soto has been on the news market’s radar. The lefty outfielder bagged a whopping $765 million for a 15-year promise at the New York Mets and will also go in the history books as the most expensive deal in professional sports history. But, with all the talking on the side, why are the Mets paying Soto so much?

On the day his historic 15-year, $765 million contract became official, additional details of Juan Soto's deal with the New York Mets have been