When the New York Mets signed Juan Soto in December, few were shocked that owner Steve Cohen was able to pony up the most appealing bid to the 26-year-old superstar. The record-breaking nature of the deal sent shockwaves through the league: $765 million over 15 years, no deferrals, with a ceiling above $800 million.

Then, in the bottom of the third inning, Soto homered off a first pitch from Sonny Gray, drilling the ball over the right-field fence and directly at the heckler, who tried to catch the ball but fell down in the process.

"Maton's signing is for $2 million, per sources. This represents the first major-league signing of the offseason/spring for St. Louis, the last of 30 teams to do so," Woo tweeted.

The St. Louis Cardinals have signed right-handed relief pitcher Phil Maton to a one-year deal. The team announced the signing early on Thursday. It is the first MLB free agency signing the Cardinals have made this offseason.