Boos rain down on Juan Soto during his first at-bat in Yankee Stadium return

The New York Mets lost to the Houston Astros after Juan Soto struck out in a pivotal at-bat. Craig Carton, Danny Parkins, Greg Jennings and John Smoltz discuss Soto’s potential as a Met and whether he can lead them to the World Series.

Juan Soto spent just one season in New York Yankees pinstripes. 

After helping the Yankees advance to the 2024 World Series, Soto switched New York City boroughs and signed a historic contract with the Mets.

The Mets opened a three-game series with the Yankees Friday night. 

While the Yankees jumped out to a 4-0 lead, much of the attention was on Soto's first at-bat. The latest edition of the Subway Series marked Soto's first time playing at Yankee Stadium since he signed with the Mets.

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New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto in right field during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, N.Y., May 16, 2025. (John Jones/Imagn Images)

Soto heard some loud boos as he made his way to the batter's box in the first inning Friday night. Many fans inside the stadium rose to their feet and jeered Soto.

The 26-year-old right fielder appeared to take the fans' disapproval in stride, taking a moment to tip his helmet to the crowd.

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Soto also appeared to say "thank you."

He eventually stepped into the batter's box and drew a walk. When he took right field in the bottom half of the inning, more boos appeared to rain down.

A fan holds a sign during Mets outfielder Juan Soto's first-inning at-bat against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, N.Y., May 16, 2025. (John Jones/Imagn Images)

Before Friday's