New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty was due for a car upgrade ... in exchange for the No. 22 jersey—a number meaningful to Soto, but also one worn by Baty for the past three seasons.

When you receive a $765 million contract, you can afford to dish out lavish gifts for a jersey number. Juan Soto did just that. The New York Mets star outfielder gifted third baseman Brett Baty ...

New York Mets infielder Brett Baty may not have the No. 22 jersey anymore, but he is the owner of a brand new car. This is a common tactic whenever a newly acquired star has a preferred jersey ...

After securing the richest contract in professional sports history -- a 15-year, $765 million deal-- Juan Soto is putting his money into continuing his legacy and taking care of his teammates.

After joining the New York Mets, his long-time jersey number was already taken by up-and-coming slugger Brett Baty. The 25-year-old infielder, who has yet to establish himself as an everyday ...

Feb. 19 (UPI) --Juan Soto used a small slice of his $765 million contract to surprise New York Mets teammate Brett Baty with a new SUV on Thursday as a reward for giving up his No. 22 jersey number.