Overview

• Juan Soto, who left the Yankees after a career-best 2024 season, signed a record-breaking 15-year, $765 million deal with the Mets in December 2024.
• Soto has had a solid but underwhelming start to the 2025 season, slashing .255/.380/.465 with eight home runs and 20 RBIs through 43 games.
• Mets teammates describe Soto as a positive clubhouse presence, noting his enthusiasm and camaraderie despite the pressure of his historic contract.
• Soto expects a hostile reception from Yankees fans during his first return to Yankee Stadium, calling it '50,000 against one.'
• Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay has encouraged fans to boo Soto consistently but without profanity, reflecting lingering feelings of betrayal over his move to the Mets.