Juan Soto might want to wear earplugs when he walks into Yankee Stadium this week because it’s about to get loud, and not in a good way.
The moment the Mets released the lineup for their Wednesday game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, fans immediately searched for one name, but it wasn’t there. Juan Soto was missing, taking his first rest day of the season. While it’s not unusual for teams to give their star players a break, the timing of this decision is what has fans talking.
The New York Mets decided to give their $765 million superstar a day off on Tuesday ahead of the much-hyped Subway Series against the Yankees, and fans weren’t buying the excuse.
“He needs a day off before an off day? Soft,” one fan posted on X.
He needs a day off before an off day? Soft
— John Williams (@JohnWil33368589) May 14, 2025
Another wrote, “He will need the rest to prepare for Yankee fans. It’s going to be crazy to deal with over there.”
He will need the reat to prepare for Yankee fans. It’s going to be crazy to deal with over there.
— Wesley (@CookieBro1977) May 14, 2025
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One fan commented, “Scared of what’s coming. Sad.”
Scared of what's coming. Sad.
— Random (@xitfirst) May 14, 2025
Another fan replied, “Mental health day and a day off before…you know.”
Mental health day and a day off before…you know
— Keith McPherson (@Keith_McPherson) May 14, 2025
One Bronx fan commented, “Getting ready for his 0-5 night against Yankees”
Getting ready for his 0-5 night against Yankees
— Miguel Ramos (@miguelanramos) May 15, 2025
Juan Soto Braces For A Hostile Return
Soto’s been solid this season, batting .255 with eight home runs, 20 RBIs, and a .845 OPS, but the timing of the rest day raised eyebrows. Especially with the outfielder about to face his former team in a stadium that once cheered him, and is now ready to boo him into oblivion.
Let’s not forget that Soto was a beast for the Yankees last season. A .288 average, 41 bombs, and 109 RBIs. He helped lead the Bombers to the World Series. Then he walked. To the Mets. For 15 years and $765 million.
Now, he returns to the Bronx in a different uniform, and fans are not going to let it slide.
Soto, for his part, doesn’t seem too bothered. “I don’t mind,” he said when asked about the boos. “I’m excited for the crowd.”
Let’s see if that energy holds when the jeers start flying. But one thing is for sure, Subway Series drama is officially in full swing, and Soto is at the heart of it all.
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