“I won’t make a Juan Soto jersey until a deal is done” – Peligro Sports founder on holding off on Mets superstar’s merch to respect LIDOM relationship

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Juan Soto is a hit in New York thanks to his Dominican heritage. The New York Mets superstar has driven a lot of business to NY-based Peligro Sports, one of the preeminent Dominican merchandise locations for fans. Founder Jose Matias understands that better than anyone.

A theoretical Soto LIDOM jersey would undoubtedly be huge for Matias and his business, but not his new Mets jersey. Soto has reportedly asked the Mets if he can one day play for LIDOM team Tigres del Licey.

LIDOM is the Dominican baseball league, also known as Liga de Béisbol Profesional de la República Dominicana. It's a league many MLB stars have played in to support their home country's league.