The New York Mets still have faith in Brett Baty. Despite his struggles at the big-league level, they see a future difference-maker in the young third baseman. After all, they selected him in the first round of the 2019 Draft,

Juan Soto explained why he gifted Mets teammate Brett Baty the "car of his dreams" in exchange for the number 22 jersey.

Soto found out that the SUV was "the car of [Baty's] dreams" via a totally normal, not-at-all-planted conversation on the topic that included Baty and travel secretary Edgar Suero.

The Mets posted video Thursday showing Soto standing next to a black Chevrolet Tahoe before giving the keys to Baty, the 25-year-old third baseman who wore No. 22 for New York in 169 games.

Juan Soto had it written into his record-breaking $765 million contract that he would wear No. 22 for the Mets.

Juan Soto is quickly ingratiating himself to his Mets teammates during his first week of spring training. On Thursday morning at Clover Park, Soto had a surprise for Brett Baty, who gave up his No ...

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