Thursday was Soto’s first game back in New York since his comments on how “different” things have been not hitting in front of Yankees slugger Judge, whom he called “the best hitter in baseball.” In free agency, Soto turned down the Yankees’ 16-year, $760 million offer for the Mets’: 15 years, $765 million (which could reach $805 million).

Juan Soto addressed his early-season struggles with the New York Mets, sharing a confident message about pushing through and trusting his experience. The fans in Queens are growing concerned—not about the New York Mets’ 4-1 victory over the St.