Mets' Juan Soto gifts teammate car for giving up jersey number

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New York Mets’ third baseman Brett Baty gave up his No. 22 to Juan Soto, and his new teammate rewarded him handsomely for it.

Soto, fresh off signing the largest contract in the history of professional sports, bought Baty a car as a token of gratitude for giving up No. 22 on Thursday. 

"I really appreciate the number. This is the first one I ever wear. I wanted to give you something nice," Soto said. 

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New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto (22) looks on during a spring training workout at Clover Park.  (Sam Navarro-Imagn Images)

"Well, this is definitely really nice," Baty responded.

Soto gave him an SUV, and left a bow on the hood for his gift for Baty. The outfielder donned the No. 22 in Mets colors during the exchange.

"Bro, this is crazy," Baty said after getting into the driver's seat for the first time.

Soto signed a record-breaking 15-year, $765 million contract with the Mets this offseason. If Soto opts out after the fifth year of his contract, the Mets can void it by making the total value of the contract $805 million. 

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New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto (22) plays catch during a spring training workout at Clover Park.  (Sam Navarro-Imagn Images)

Soto has worn No. 22 his whole career with the Washington Nationals, San Diego Padres, and New York Yankees. 

Soto is a big addition to a Mets team that made a surprise run to the NLCS last season before falling to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Mets retained first baseman Pete Alonso in free agency, giving Soto some important