Overview

• Juan Soto signed a historic 15-year, $765 million contract with the Mets after a standout season with the Yankees, marking the largest deal in MLB history.
• Soto received a raucous welcome from Mets fans during his Citi Field debut, contributing an RBI double and stolen base in a 5-0 win over the Blue Jays.
• Yankees fans expressed anger over Soto's departure with vulgar chants during a game, prompting criticism from Yankees announcer Michael Kay, who called the behavior 'little brother nonsense.'
• Soto has started his Mets tenure with a solid .827 OPS through seven games, though his batting average sits at .240 with one home run.
• The rivalry between the Yankees and Mets has escalated, with heightened anticipation for the first Subway Series matchup in mid-May.