NEW YORK -- Fans rose to their feet for Juan Soto's Yankee Stadium return in a rare standing jeer, and he responded by taking off his helmet, tipping it to the crowd and touching it against his heart.
Having turned down a $760 million, 16-year offer from the Yankees for a record $765 million, 15-year contract with the Mets, Soto was the center of attention back in the Bronx, wearing bright orange wristbands that could be spotted from the farthest seats.
"I talked to him a couple of days ago and he's ready.