Juan Soto Jr Current Contract and Salary
Juan Soto Jr signed a 15-year contract extension with the New York Mets in December 2024, reportedly worth up to $765 million, making him one of the highest-paid players in MLB history Forbes. The deal includes a full no-trade clause, a $20 million signing bonus, and annual salaries that escalate from $26 million in 2025 to $38 million in the final years MLB.com.
The contract guarantees $325 million over the first five seasons, with club options and player options extending the total term through 2040 MLB.com. His average annual value ranks among the top five in baseball history, surpassing previous deals for Mookie Betts and Fernando Tatis Jr Forbes.
Juan Soto Jr Career Statistics and Achievements
Batting Averages and Power Numbers
Through the 2024 season, Juan Soto Jr posted a career batting average of .285 with 153 home runs and 473 RBIs across eight MLB seasons Baseball Reference. He hit .300 or higher in four consecutive seasons from 2020 to 2023, while maintaining an on-base percentage above .400 in each of those years.
In 2024, Soto batted .282 with 40 home runs, 102 RBIs, and a 1.011 OPS for the Mets, earning his third All-Star selection Baseball Reference. His 2024 strikeout rate dropped to 16.8%, the lowest of his career, while his walk rate remained above 14%.
Juan Soto Jr Teams and Trade History
From San Diego to the New York Mets
Juan Soto Jr was drafted by the San Diego Padres in 2015 and made his MLB debut in 2018 at age 19 MLB.com. He played for the Padres from 2018 to 2022, winning the National League Rookie of the Year Award in 2018 and earning three All-Star selections with San Diego.
Soto was traded to the New York Mets in a blockbuster deal involving Juan Soto and Josh Bell in December 2022, then re-signed with the Mets on a new long-term contract in 2024 MLB.com. He has since become the Mets' everyday right fielder and leadoff hitter, wearing number 22.
Contract Structure Breakdown
The 15-year deal includes $325 million fully guaranteed through 202