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New York Mets' Juan Soto greets fans before a baseball game against the New York Yankees Friday, May 16, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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RONALD BLUM
May 16, 2025 at 11:34 PM UTC·
3 min read
NEW YORK (AP) — 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 spurned the Yankees' riches for the Mets' even greater fortunes, Soto was the center of attention back in the Bronx, wearing bright orange wristbands that could be spotted from the farthest seats.