MLB Rumors: Juan Soto Had 'Negative Feelings' to Yankees Security Removing Parent

Newly signed New York Mets star outfielder Juan Soto reportedly had an unfortunate experience early in his tenure with the New York Yankees.

Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported during an appearance on MLB Network that Soto had "negative feelings" about an instance in April or May where a Yankees security guide removed one of his parents from an area in Yankee Stadium. The same security guide reportedly also removed Soto's driver and chef later in the year, forcing them to stand outside in the rain.

Heyman noted that he asked Soto about this issue after the Yankees lost the World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers in five games.

"Soto is a family guy, he was not too happy at the time," Heyman said.

The 26-year-old departed the Yankees after one season to head crosstown and sign a record-breaking 15-year, $765 million contract with the Mets. The deal is the largest in professional sports history.

Heyman reported on Sunday that the Yankees offered Soto a 16-year, $760 million deal before he chose to sign the more lucrative offer from the Mets. ESPN's Jeff Passan added that Soto's deal with the Mets has escalators that can push it above $800 million and also contains no deferments.

The Yankees were once the dream organization that seemed to land every major star that hit the open market, but that era has long been forgotten. The Bronx Bombers have missed out on multiple big-name free agents over the past few years, which has been a major factor in their struggles to win a 28th World Series title.

After landing Soto, the Mets are now in a position to embark on their own run of dominance. Team owner Steve Cohen has never been shy about spending, so it's not out of the question to imagine more stars joining Soto and company in Queens.