Yankees star Juan Soto scores historic $765 million deal to move cross town to New York Mets

The New York Mets on Sunday night reportedly signed superstar outfielder Juan Soto to a 15-year, $765 million contract that lures him away from the cross-town Yankees that have long-overshadowed their franchise.

Soto’s deal, reported by numerous outlets, is the largest contract in sports history.

The 26-year-old posted another strong season, slugging 41 homers to earn an All-Star berth and a Silver Slugger award with the Yankees in a season that ended with a loss in the World Series.

Mets owner Steve Cohen, the richest owner in baseball, outbid his crosstown counterpart Hal Steinbrenner to lure Soto from the Bronx to Queens.