Juan Soto Booed in Bronx Return
Juan Soto’s return to Yankee Stadium didn’t go as the Mets star might have hoped. The 26-year-old was met with relentless boos in his first Bronx appearance since signing a blockbuster $765M deal with the Mets—surpassing the Yankees’ $760M offer. Tensions were already sky-high in the latest Subway Series matchup, and Soto’s tip-of-the-cap gesture after stealing a base only stoked the fire.
Yankees Fan Mimics Soto to Mock Mets Supporter
Amid the hostile atmosphere, a viral moment from the stands lit up social media. A female Yankees fan mimicked Soto’s helmet-tip toward a Mets fan seated next to her, sparking laughter, outrage, and a flood of reactions online. The playful mockery—captured on video—instantly became a symbol of the intensifying Yankees-Mets rivalry.
MLB Fans React: From Laughter to Outrage
As the clip spread, fans were split. Yankees supporters took the moment in stride, calling Mets fans “salty” and Soto a “traitor.” Mets fans, meanwhile, decried the mockery, especially as their team fell 2-6 on the night. Some took it personally, calling the behavior “unnecessary,” while others made light of the situation with jabs like, “She’s not cooking for him this weekend.”
History Adds Fuel to the Fire
The rivalry’s history only added more weight. The Yankees haven’t won a World Series since 2009, and the Mets’ last title came in 1986. With both franchises chasing redemption, Soto’s team switch might have ignited the most heated Subway Series atmosphere in years.
Soto Stays Cool Under Fire
Despite the hostile welcome, Soto remained composed, offering a respectful hat tip and doing his job on the field. But that didn’t stop the Bronx faithful—or their fans—from turning the moment into pure baseball theater.
Is This Just the Beginning?
With both teams off to hot starts—Yankees 28-16, Mets 28-17—this feud is far from over. And if this viral moment is any sign, the next chapter of this New York baseball battle is going to be even more explosive.