Brett Baty switched to No. 7 after giving up his No. 22 jersey to New York Mets teammate Juan Soto, who joined the team on a record-breaking 15-year, $765 million contract. As a gesture of gratitude, Soto surprised Baty with a brand-new SUV. Baty admired Jose Reyes and Joe Mauer, which influenced his decision to choose No. 7.