David Wright uses Juan Soto to ‘hit’ the Yankees by predicting a bleak future for them

Recently, the New York Mets honored David Wright by retiring his jersey and adding him to their Hall of Fame, a ceremony where the franchise idol took the opportunity to reflect on Juan Soto’s decision to join the Mets over the Yankees, a move that shook MLB

In an interview with The New York Post, Wright did not hesitate to call the decision of the Dominican slugger as a move that could redefine the balance of power in New York baseball, traditionally dominated by the Yankees.

If I put myself in Juan Soto’s shoes, which I’m obviously not, how exciting and challenging it must be to build the Mets into what the Yankees have been for so many years

Wright

With this message, the former baseball player is referring to a possible real change in the near future where the Mets are now the protagonists of the ‘Big Apple’ in Major League Baseball.“For a long time, the Mets were seen as the ‘little brothers’ of New York. To change that course and turn the team into a consistent contender… that ensures you a place in New York sports history,” Wright said.

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Soto signed with the Mets for 15 years and $765 million, the longest contract in the history of the sport, so his arrival marks a before and after, not only for the talent he brings, but for the message it sends, making it clear that the Mets are no longer a secondary team in New York.

The former Nationals and World Series champion had joined the Yankees in 2024, and although many expected him to renew after losing the World Series against the Dodgers, Soto opted to switch sides and bet on Steve Cohen’s project in Queens.

Wright trusts Mets’ new direction

Wright, who played his entire career with the Mets and was a seven-time All-Star, believes that the arrival of Soto, along with figures such as Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso, is the basis of a profound cultural transformation of the club.

Although the team fell 8-4 to the Reds in their return from the All-Star Break, the confidence of the legendary third baseman goes beyond immediate results. His words were seen by many as a symbolic “passing of the torch” to a new era led by Soto.