Francisco Lindor’s wordless reaction to the Mets’ 5 million signing of Juan Soto

Francisco Lindor’s wordless reaction to the Mets’ $765 million signing of Juan Soto

Francisco Lindor let the emojis do the talking.

After Juan Soto signed a massive $765 million contract with the Mets on Sunday night, spurning the Yankees after one season in the Bronx, Lindor took to his Instagram Stories to react to the wild news.

The Mets’ star shortstop re-shared a post from the MLB Instagram account that featured Lindor and Soto during a Subway Series appearance last season, reacting to the snap with a trio of eyeball emojis.

Mets superstar Francisco Lindor reacted to the news of Juan Soto’s bombshell free agency decision in an Instagram Story. Carlos Toro/New York Post
The Mets’ star shortstop captioned a photo with Soto with eyeball emojis. Francisco Lindor via MLB/Getty

The original MLB post was captioned: “Get ready Mets fans 👀 A new duo in Queens.”

Soto ended widespread speculation about his next move on Sunday by agreeing to a record 15-year contract with the Mets.


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According to the Post’s Mike Puma, the deal, which is still subject to physical closing, includes an opt-out after the fifth year with no deferment.

Juan Soto spent the 2023 season with the Yankees and reached the World Series. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post

The contract, which surpassed the $700 million mega deal that Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani received last year, will pay Soto $305 million over the first five years.

Soto, who was traded from the Padres to the Yankees this time last year, was also primed for a return to the Bronx as the Bombers offered him a 16-year, $760 million contract.

Soto, 26, reached the World Series with the Yankees earlier this fall – the Bombers’ first appearance in 15 years – but fell in five games to the Dodgers.

Francisco Lindor (r.) greets Mets owner Steve Cohen after the team advanced to the NLCS. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post

The Dodgers reached the Fall Classic after defeating the Mets in six NLCS games.

Soto celebrated his Mets connection on Sunday night alongside his brother Elian Soto, who posted a video of the four-time MLB All-Star celebrating in a hot tub.

Before the Mets landed the biggest fish of free agency in Soto, they lured pitcher Clay Holmes from the Yankees with a three-year deal worth $38 million.

It’s still about Pete Alonso and whether the Mets will keep the hard-hitting first baseman long-term.

Alonso, who only played for the Mets, has expressed interest in returning. He is also represented by Soto’s agent Scott Boras.

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