Juan Soto Returns to Yankee Stadium: An Emotional Reunion
Dominican star Juan Soto starred in an emotional reunion with his former Yankees teammates this Friday at Yankee Stadium. This visit marks his first appearance in the emblematic park since he signed the most lucrative contract in baseball history with the New York Mets.
During batting practice prior to the start of the highly anticipated series between the Yankees and Mets, Soto shared gestures of friendship with key figures from the New York dugout, including manager Aaron Boone. The moment was captured by the cameras and celebrated by the fans.
Juan Soto is out chatting with some Yankees before tonight’s game
This weekend marks the opening of the 2025 edition of the historic “Subway Series”, with both teams leading their respective divisions, fueling the hope of a possible Subway World Series, something that hasn’t happened since the year 2000.
Soto, who was fundamental in the Yankees’ return to the World Series in 2024 after 15 years, finalized a record deal with the Mets in the offseason for US$765 million, an unprecedented figure in Major League Baseball. Although the Yankees matched the offer, Soto decided to join the Mets, a decision that still generates reactions among the Bronx fans.
Juan Soto is back at Yankee Stadium, now in orange & blue
In his only season with the Yankees, Soto and Aaron Judge set a milestone by becoming the third duo on the team to hit 40 home runs each, emulating legends like Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, and Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle.
Now, Soto returns to Yankee Stadium as a rival, defending right field in the Mets uniform. A divided reception from the fans is anticipated, in an atmosphere charged with rivalry and anticipation.
The series promises to be one of the most outstanding events on the 2025 calendar, with Juan Soto as the central figure.
