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

As the New York Mets gear up for their first spring training game on Saturday against the Houston Astros, manager Carlos Mendoza revealed that Brett Baty has be

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 was rewarded by Juan Soto for giving up No. 22 on Thursday morning, when the star outfielder surprised him with a brand new Chevy Tahoe in front of the entire team at Clover Park.

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

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Brett Baty, a 25-year-old third baseman who has played parts of three seasons with the Mets, has worn No. 22 since he was called up in 2022. After a January conversation with Soto, the team's 2019 first-round pick decided to give up his number, but it's not that he won't get something in return.

It was included in Juan Soto's $765 million contract with the Mets that he must wear No. 22. He made up to taking Brett Baty's jersey number in a big way on Thursday.