Juan Soto has kicked off his season with the New York Mets by showing that adjusting to a new team isn’t as tough as it may seem — even after leaving the Yankees. As he prepares to face his former team in an epic series, Soto made a strong statement about what the Mets are building for the future.
Soto’s recent comments sparked strong reactions from Yankees fans — especially his confident remarks that the Mets are set to become one of the best teams in Major League Baseball for years to come.
It was a tough decision to leave the Yankees for Soto, but he said he is happy during his talk with Jon Heyman. He followed that up with a pointed message about the Mets: “You look around. We have an unbelievable team. And it’s going to be a good team for a long time.” It sounded very much like a warning to the rest of the league.
Soto’s first return to Yankee Stadium in a Mets uniform
This series marks the first of two scheduled regular-season meetings between the Mets and Yankees. While Soto is no stranger to high-stakes games, this will be his first time wearing a Mets jersey at Yankee Stadium. He heads into the matchup with 8 home runs and a .255 batting average.
Juan Soto #22 of the New York Yankees jokes with Aaron Judge #99 during the 4th inning of Game One of the American League Championship Series against the Cleveland Guardians at Yankee Stadium on October 14, 2024 in New York City.
As for the Mets overall, the team has looked strong with a 28–16 MLB record. However, they’re coming off a loss to the Pirates that snapped a three-game winning streak dating back to May 11.
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Mets-Yankees rivalry heats up again
Once again, Soto will take part in the storied Subway Series between the Mets and Yankees — a rivalry currently led by the Bronx Bombers, 84–67 overall. The good news for the Mets: they’ve won the last four meetings between the two clubs, which could be key as they look to take the first series of the year.
