As their season opens up on Thursday in Houston, the 2025 Mets are looking to expand upon last season’s exciting postseason push. This year’s roster boasts expensive talent (Juan Soto and his historic contract) thanks to the pockets of billionaire owner Steve Cohen.

That is why biggies like Steve Cohen become the newsmakers when they decide to invest in a baseball team. Steve Cohen made the headlines when he announced his association with the New York Mets in 2020.

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen is speaking out about how the team signed Juan Soto. Cohen says a meeting with Soto at Cohen’s California house got the deal done.Cohen brought Soto to his house for an in-depth pitch meeting.