Juan Soto Homers in First Mets At-Bat After Record $765M Contract

The 26-year-old superstar launched a 426-foot home run in a spring training game, showcasing his potential impact for the Mets.

Juan Soto hit a 426-foot home run in his first at-bat for the New York Mets during a spring training game against the Houston Astros.
Soto signed a record-breaking 15-year, $765 million contract with the Mets in December 2024, the largest in American sports history.
The Mets won the game 6-2, with Soto driving in an additional run in the second inning and Clay Holmes pitching three perfect innings in his Mets debut.
Soto's arrival follows a standout 2024 season with the Yankees, where he hit 41 home runs and helped lead the team to the World Series.
Manager Carlos Mendoza placed Soto in the second spot in the lineup, between Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso, a configuration likely to continue into the regular season.