Mets' World Series Odds Soar with Juan Soto Signing

The New York Mets have significantly improved their odds of winning the World Series at sportsbooks following the acquisition of superstar outfielder Juan Soto. This move has catapulted the Mets ahead of the New York Yankees in the betting markets.


After the announcement, the Mets' odds shifted from +1200 to +750 on ESPN BET. They now trail only the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are at +375. The Atlanta Braves share the same odds as the Mets at +750. Meanwhile, the Yankees, who saw Soto join their crosstown rivals, saw their odds drop from +750 to +850.


Soto, 26, signed a record-breaking 15-year, $765 million contract with the Mets, the largest in North American professional sports history. Since debuting in MLB in 2018, Soto has led the league in on-base percentage (.421) and walks (769). He also set career highs last season with 41 home runs, 166 hits, and 128 runs scored.

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At +750, the Mets now have their shortest preseason World Series odds since 2008, according to SportsOddsHistory.com. Their odds to win the National League pennant stand at +400, just behind the Dodgers at +200.