Yankees Trolled by MLB Fans After Juan Soto's Rumored $765M Mets Free-Agent Contract

The New York Yankees were unable to retain slugger Juan Soto in free agency, as he reportedly signed with the New York Mets on Sunday night.

Soto inked a massive 15-year, $765 million contract that can reach above $800 million with escalators to join the Mets, which represents the largest deal in professional sports history (via ESPN's Jeff Passan).

The Yankees made a strong effort to bring him back, as Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported that they offered the star outfielder $760 million over 16 years.

It's a disappointing result for the Bronx Bombers after acquiring Soto in a blockbuster Dec. 2023 trade with the San Diego Padres, especially with the 26-year-old exceeding expectations in his lone year with the organization.

Fans called out the Yankees on social media.

In 157 games last season, Soto racked up a career-high 41 home runs to go along with 31 doubles and 109 RBIs while posting a .288/.419/.569 slash line.

He's expected to becoming an imposing part of a Mets lineup that also includes star shortstop Francisco Lindor and breakout third baseman Mark Vientos.

Meanwhile, the Yankees will now turn their attention elsewhere in free agency.