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All-Star Outfielder Juan Soto spent the 2024 season in Bronx and was an important part of New York Yanke’s race for last year’s World Series. In December, he signed a historic contract with New York’s second MLB team – Mets.
Sotos reported 15-year-old, $ 765 million agreement represents the most lucrative contract in professional sports history. On Friday, Mets opens a three-game series with Yankees. The latest edition of the Subway Series also marks Sotos the first time competing at Yankee Stadium since he hung up with his pinstripes.
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Outfielder Juan Soto signed with the New York Mets in December. (Tim Vizer-Preferred Pictures)
While Soto recognized the possibility of some fans being able to direct boos against him, it does not appear that the potential anxiety dims the swallow’s excitement over returning to Yankee Stadium.
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“I don’t mind,” Soto told the athletic, referring to the possible Jeers.
Before the start of the regular season 2025, Soto admitted that he “expected the worst” from Yankee’s faithful when he eventually visited Bronx.
The latest edition of the Subway Series marks Sotos the first time competing at Yankee Stadium since he hung up with his pinpripes. (Joe Nicholson-IMAGN images)
“You know Yankees fans. They can surprise you with everything,” said the four-time MLB All-Star in March.
Mets Pitcher Clay Holmes, who played for Yankees from 2021-24, expressed confidence in Soto’s ability to still play well, no matter what he ultimately claims from fans in Bronx.
Soto had the best year of his career during his only season with New York Yankees. (Brad Penner-Preferred Pictures)
“His focus will be to put well bats,” Holmes said. “He is always able to lock it into the big moments. It will be fun to see him.”
Soto ended his lonely season with Yankees with 41 home runs and a .288 batting average. The real Fielder has hit eight homers in 43 games so far this season with Mets.
Mets was inactive Thursday, but goes into Friday’s match against Yankees initially in NL East.
