On a historic Friday night, Juan Soto made his return to Yankee Stadium after signing a record-breaking deal with the New York Mets. The atmosphere was electric as New York Yankees fans wasted no time in showing their disdain for Soto.
The game marked the beginning of the Subway Series, reigniting the fierce rivalry between the Yankees and Mets with an extra layer of intensity.
Soto, batting second in the Mets’ lineup, was met with a chorus of boos in his first at-bat of the game. Undeterred, he embraced the moment by tipping his cap to the disgruntled fans after drawing a walk and stealing second base.
As Soto took the field in right, he was greeted with more hostility from Yankees fans. Some turned their backs on him while others continued to express their disappointment with his decision to join the Mets.
Although Soto only spent one season with the Yankees, he played a crucial role in their postseason success. However, he ultimately chose to sign a lucrative 15-year, $765 million deal with the Mets this offseason.
The Subway Series kicked off MLB’s first rivalry weekend, with matchups like the White Sox vs. Cubs, Angels vs. Dodgers, and Astros vs. Rangers adding to the excitement of the baseball season.