New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto was a trend again this Tuesday although this time not because of his actions on the field but the gesture he had during an auction in which he acquired a painting of himself for $16,000 dollars that will later be donated to charity.
As part of the recent welcome dinner that the Yankees organized to raise money that will later be sent to charitable organizations, multiple auctions were held to collect donations and Soto appeared to “hit it as a home run” with the figure that no one else was able to equalize.
At the time of the auction, The slugger stood up and offered $16,000 to get the painting. and such was the amount that there was no new offer to meet it.
Although Soto’s purchase seems like a shocking amount, the figure is ridiculous for the fortune he has accumulated over the years in the Major Leagues, which is valued at over $80 million dollars according to Baseball Reference.
Additionally, Soto is fighting the last year of his contract, so if he does not agree to an agreement before the end of the 2024 season, he will enter free agency and There is talk that it could achieve a signature for more than $500 million dollars.
As he has done with other personalized belongings, such as the Yankees-themed PS5 controller that bears his name, Soto will now be able to boast of having an impressive painting of himself to hang in any corner of his home.
Look at the painting for which Juan Soto paid $16,000 dollars here:
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2024-05-22 06:01:14
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