Juan Soto’s return to the Bronx was just the way it was predicted to be with lots of boos and sign boards calling out the slugger. Yankees fans are one of the most loyal fan bases, and they are still upset about his choice to join the Mets.
Soto had a great run with the Yankees, leading them to the World Series. He had great chemistry with the team and their captain, Aaron Judge. Soto and Judge could have been the next “A-Rod” and “Derek Jeter.” However, his ideal choice was to move to Queens.
When Soto returned to Yankees Stadium, the Bronx fans didn’t just boo their former star; the entire right field bleachers turned their backs on him as he took his position in the outfield. Fans lashed out with anger when he tipped his hat at the plate.
Juan Soto tips his helmet to the Yankee Stadium crowd ahead of his first time up. #RivalryWeekend pic.twitter.com/IXTHzInzC2
— MLB (@MLB) May 16, 2025
Here are some wild fan reactions from X.
“Traitor,” wrote one fan.
Traitor
— Allen Jenerette (@jenerette_allen) May 16, 2025
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“Tipping your cap for what?” one fan asked.
Tipping your cap for what?
— ktb.kendrick (@ktbkendrick) May 16, 2025
“Piece of shit don’t tip to them,” another fan said.
piece of shit don’t tip to them
— proud ranger fan (@RangerApologist) May 16, 2025
“Who is this below .260 hitter?” another fan asked.
Who is this below .260 hitter?
— Depressed Buffalo Sports Fan (@Tommy_Dangles72) May 16, 2025
“Yall hatin asses betta boo dat Scammer,” one fan replied.
Yall hatin asses betta boo dat Scammer😭😤🙏🏿
— oh hi there (@TheTrollMiester) May 16, 2025
“He really doesn’t get it. We hate you now Juan,” another fan chimed in.
He really doesn’t get it. We hate you now Juan.
— eeee (@smerlas) May 17, 2025
“Most overrated player in the league”, another fan wrote.
Most overrated player in the league
— Miles Mastrobouni (@bardeezy7) May 16, 2025
Juan Soto Reflects On Catching Up With His Former Teammates
Soto got the opportunity to meet his former teammates at Yankee Stadium. The slugger caught up with most of the players and Yankees manager Aaron Judge. In a postgame interview, Soto said he was happy to see his former teammates.
“I’m just happy to see those guys and seeing them doing well. They really have a lot of respect for me and I have a lot of respect for them,” Juan Soto said.
"I'm just happy to see those guys and seeing them doing well. They really have a lot of respect for me and I have a lot of respect for them."
— Yankees Videos (@snyyankees) May 17, 2025
Juan Soto talks about catching up with members of the Yankees, including Aaron Boone, pregame: pic.twitter.com/nCk0uC4WTz
Soto drove in one run and walked twice in two appearances at the plate. The Mets were no match for the Yankees at home as they failed to score more than two runs. The Bronx Bombers had a stellar performance as their offense burst open with six runs.
Carlos Rodon was spectacular on the mound with his incredible performance. Rodon secured the win while Luke Weaver saved the game. The Yanks are ranked at No. 10 in their week 7 MLB power rankings.
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