Soto's return went as expected, with the Yankee Stadium raining down boos and some expletives toward the Mets' new right fielder. Soto gave a the crowd a salutatory tip of his helmet, and proceeded to walk three times in five at-bats.

On Friday, the Mets lost the first game of the Subway Series against the New York Yankees, 6-2. Even though Tylor Megill didn't give the Mets much length, lasting just 2.2 innings and giving up four earned runs while issuing five walks (four in the third inning),

The first game of the annual regular season event coincides with a crucial Friday night Knicks playoff game against the Celtics.