Brett Baty was the New York Mets Opening Day third baseman in 2024. However, it didn’t last long due to early struggles. Across 50 games last season, the former

The New York Mets' spring training is now well underway, with the team securing a 6-2 win over the Houston Astros in their first outing on February 22. It's a

Juan Soto is quickly ingratiating himself to his Mets teammates during his first week of spring training. On Thursday morning at Clover Park, Soto had a surprise for Brett Baty, who gave up his No ...

After the New York Mets signed Juan Soto to the largest contract in MLB history, he made another deal with 25-year-old infielder Brett Baty. Soto has worn No. 22 during the entirety of his MLB career with the Yankees, Padres, and Nationals. But that number was already taken by Baty, who has played for the Mets since 2022.

Baty said in conversations with Vientos and Mets manager of team travel Edgar Suero that he had always indicated he'd want "something spacious" in a new vehicle. He said he knew something was up when Suero asked him for his car insurance on Wednesday.

Soto found out that the SUV was "the car of [Baty's] dreams" via a totally normal, not-at-all-planted conversation on the topic that included Baty and travel secretary Edgar Suero.

Juan Soto had it written into his record-breaking $765 million contract that he would wear No. 22 for the Mets.

The Mets posted video Thursday showing Soto standing next to a black Chevrolet Tahoe before giving the keys to Baty, the 25-year-old third baseman who wore No. 22 for New York in 169 games.

Juan Soto got his desired No. 22 jersey with the New York Mets after his record $765 million contract this offseason.