Juan Soto’s Surprising Gesture at Yankee Stadium Sparks Buzz Amid Subway Series Showdown
Friday night brought a whirlwind of emotions to Yankee Stadium as Juan Soto stepped onto the field for the first time since his headline-grabbing, jaw-dropping signing with the New York Mets. Oh, this wasn’t just any routine visit — it was a full-on encore in the heart of a fierce rivalry boiling over, and the Bronx crowd made sure to remind Soto exactly how they felt about his big betrayal. From the moment Soto took his place in the Mets’ lineup, the atmosphere was thick with tension, boos raining down as fans voiced their displeasure loud and clear. But Soto? He didn’t shy away — instead, he met the heat head-on, tipping his helmet with a quiet confidence before sparking a little chaos on the bases. The energy crackled all evening, especially with the famed Subway Series kicking off MLB’s first rivalry weekend, setting the tone for what promises to be a charged season. For a player who spent just a single season donning the pinstripes but made a splash in last fall’s postseason, this was more than a game — it was a statement. And with a monumental 15-year, $765 million deal anchoring his move to Queens, Juan Soto’s return to Yankee Stadium echoed far beyond the diamond.
On Friday, Juan Soto returned to Yankee Stadium for the first time since signing a record-breaking deal to join the New York Mets. It didn’t take long for New York Yankees fans to prove there’s bad blood with Soto in the Bronx.
Friday’s game kicked off the first Subway Series of the season, with the Yankees-Mets rivalry in full swing — with a little added fuel.
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Soto batted second in the Mets’ lineup and was greeted by a chorus of boos in his first at-bat at the top of the first inning. Yankees fans stood and voiced their opinion of the outfielder’s decision to defect to their crosstown rival.
Soto leaned into the moment, taking off his helmet and metaphorically tipping his cap to the booing fans. He then walked and stole second before the inning ended.
In the bottom of the first, Soto got another warm welcome from Yankees fans. As he ran out to right field, fans in the bleachers turned around, turning their backs to him. Others continued to voice their disappointment.
Soto spent just one season as a Yankee but was a key part of the team’s postseason run last fall. The 26-year-old outfielder ended up picking the Mets this offseason, relocating to Queens after signing a massive 15-year, $765 million deal.
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Friday marked the start of MLB’s first rivalry weekend, with the Subway Series at the center of it. Most of the rivalries are geographically based, including Chicago (White Sox at Cubs), Los Angeles (Angels at Dodgers) and Texas (Astros at Rangers).
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