Feb 19, 2025; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto (22) looks on during a spring training workout at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Juan Soto speaks about 'different vibe' of Mets culture

Originally posted on New York Mets on SI | By Grant Young | Last updated Feb 20, 2025 3:02 PM ET

Despite being only 26 years old, the New York Mets are the fourth MLB franchise that Juan Soto has played for.

Soto spent the first five seasons of his MLB career with the Washington Nationals before he was traded to the San Diego Padres in August 2022. He was later traded to the New York Yankees in December 2023, played in the Bronx for the 2024 campaign, then signed a 15-year, $765 contract with the Mets in December 2024.

In other words, the Mets are the first franchise that Soto actively decided that he wanted to play for. And while it's still early, all indications are that he's enjoying this decision.

Soto’s fitting in just fine pic.twitter.com/pr4n9UHzTg
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 18, 2025

Soto spoke with the media on February 20. And at one point, he discussed his experience with the Mets thus far.

"After all these three years of changing teams, being here and there, it's like of like a different vibe," Soto said of being with the Mets, per an X post from SNY. "It's unbelievable, I don't believe it yet.

This article first appeared on New York Mets on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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