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Last night, Juan Soto signed a historic 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets, shattering the MLB record for the largest contract in history. The previous record was set just last year by Shohei Ohtani, who inked a $700 million deal with the Dodgers. However, unlike Ohtani\u2019s contract, which included significant deferred money, Soto\u2019s deal featured no deferred money, making him far and away baseball\u2019s richest player as he returns to the NL East.<\/p>\n

The impact of Soto\u2019s signing on the Braves is immediate and undeniable. On the field, Soto bolsters a Mets roster fresh off an NLCS appearance, with owner Steve Cohen making it clear that Soto is just the first piece of his offseason super-team ambitions. The days of the Mets being the Braves\u2019 \u201clittle brother\u201d appear to be over, as the NL East shapes up to be the most competitive division in baseball for years to come.<\/p>\n

Off the field, Soto\u2019s deal inevitably draws comparisons to Ronald Acu\u00f1a Jr.\u2019s contract with Atlanta. Acu\u00f1a, after his first professional season, signed an eight-year, $100 million deal\u2014a bargain that now feels increasingly one-sided. Both Soto and Acu\u00f1a have enjoyed similar levels of success and are around the same age, fueling the argument that Acu\u00f1a left hundreds of millions on the table by committing early. Soto\u2019s record-breaking deal only amplifies that sentiment.<\/p>\n

Still, Acu\u00f1a\u2019s chance to cash in isn\u2019t too far off. His current contract runs through the 2028 season, allowing him to hit free agency ahead of his age-31 season. While that\u2019s five years older than Soto is now, it\u2019s more than enough time for Acu\u00f1a to secure a massive deal. Given the current trajectory of MLB contracts, a 10+ year deal worth $400 million or more isn\u2019t out of the question, especially if Acu\u00f1a stays healthy for the remainder of his contract.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately for Braves fans, a deal of that magnitude would almost certainly be out of Atlanta\u2019s price range. The organization has never ventured anywhere close to such figures, even for homegrown stars. The Braves\u2019 best chance to retain Acu\u00f1a long-term would be to negotiate another team-friendly extension before he reaches free agency. While some may see this as unlikely, Acu\u00f1a might be more receptive given his history of injuries, including two season-ending setbacks in the last four years.<\/p>\n

Even so, the odds feel slim. Juan Soto\u2019s groundbreaking contract has set a new standard for MLB superstars and will undoubtedly be a reference point in future negotiations. Soto\u2019s payday also highlights the willingness of multiple teams to bid well over $700 million for a generational talent. When Acu\u00f1a\u2019s time comes, he will have no shortage of suitors willing to offer record-breaking contracts. Unfortunately, it\u2019s difficult to imagine the Braves being one of them.<\/p>\n

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Photographer:\u00a0Rich von Biberstein\/Icon Sportswire<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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