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Juan Soto’s first card along with his new crew is right here.
After Soto signed a historic 15-year, $765 million cope with the New York Mets on Sunday, Topps revealed a brand new autographed card that includes Soto in his new uniform. The cardboard commemorates Soto’s signing with the date of his deal, the size of his contract and a observe highlighting that his deal is the biggest in sports activities historical past.
Together with Soto’s signature, he additionally penned “My first Mets Auto” on the cardboard.
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𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞: Juan Soto’s very first New York Mets card is formally right here. 🍎 pic.twitter.com/mfabwA5iIL
Whereas simply 5 autographed playing cards can be launched, the bottom card is available for purchase for $11.99. Topps noted that any fan who buys the bottom card may also have an opportunity to land the uncommon autographed card with their order.
The Mets gained the Soto sweepstakes over his former crew, the New York Yankees, together with a handful of different groups, such because the Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Crimson Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers.
The 26-year-old hit 41 house runs, 109 RBI and recorded a .288 batting common whereas serving to lead the Yankees to the World Collection final season. As soon as he hit free company, it was solely a matter of time earlier than he landed a historic deal.
With the famous person now signed, the Mets are hoping to snap an almost 40-year championship drought. They took a step in the suitable course by reaching the NLCS in 2024, and Soto might be the participant to take them to the following degree.
