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Juan SotoFree agency has sparked national headlines this MLB offseason, and with both New York teams in the thick of negotiations, the “Saturday Night Live” crew had a little fun.
A shovel thrown on the road New York Mets came as a result.
Dana Carvey reprises her role as the “Church Lady”, having a “Church Talk” with Soto, played by Marcelo Hernandez.
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New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game 2 of the 2024 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium. (Jaine Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images)
Playing Soto, Hernandez sported a question mark on his white T-shirt and also sported a Celsius hat, an ode to the teased announcement the 26-year-old superstar made last month as baseball fans sought his free agent decision.
During their conversation, New York Yankees they were the team that “Soto” hoped would “make me the best offer”.
However, it was the Church Lady’s next comment that ultimately led to the sting of the Mets.
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“Well, as a Christian, I have to ask you: why wouldn’t you spend your time and money helping the needy and the less fortunate?” asked the Lady of the Church.
“You’re right,” replied the fake Soto. “I might sign with the Mets.”
As Soto was allegedly receiving offers with $700 million on the table, the church lady told the fake Soto that “money is the root of all evil.”
Yankees’ Juan Soto reacts after flying out against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the eighth inning in Game 3 of the World Series, Oct. 28, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vasquez)
“Well, if that’s true, then I’m going to become the meanest baseball player in the world,” the fake Soto said, prompting thunderous laughter from the crowd.
From Saturday night, New York Post reports that both the Yankees and Mets have increased their offers to Soto to a “range of $710-730 million,” which would be above what the Los Angeles Dodgers gave Shohei Ohtani last offseason.
Ohtani’s record deal was worth $700 million with $680 million deferred, changing the entire landscape of how MLB stars could be signed in the future.
But it’s not just the Yankees and Mets who are interested in Soto for next season and beyond.
New York Yankees’ Juan Soto takes off his gloves after hitting a home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers to end the third inning in Game 3 of the World Series, Oct. 28, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vasquez)
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The Dodgers, who already made some noise after their World Series victory over the Yankees by adding Blake Snell to the starting rotation, are reportedly interested. The Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays, the Yankees’ division foes, also remain in the mix.
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