What did we expect from the Mets-Astros clash on the opening day? Celebrating Juan Soto’s debut with the New York Mets. But what did we get? A rather flop show from the former Yankees’ outfielder. The Dominican superstar was expected to show his mettle, proving why it’s worth spending $765 million on him. But as we all know, baseball has its own way of surprising everyone, even the biggest of stars. Now, in a surprising twist of fate, is Juan Soto regretting his decision to leave the Bronx Bombers?
Well, that’s what the former Yankees and leading home run scorer think about Juan Soto. Luke Voit, as everyone remembers him, posted 22 home runs for the Yankees, which was one pace for 64 home runs during the entire 162-game season. In 2020, Voit managed to post more home runs than the previous year and even batted at a .277 average, leading the team with 52 RBIs, 42 runs, and a .610 slugging percentage. He even moved forward both as a player and a leader. So, what’s the statement he made about Juan Soto?
Well, during the Mets-Astros faceoff, Juan Soto made a big mistake that could have turned the fate of the game. Soto tried to chase a slider from the Astros’ Josh Hader—not even near the strike zone—and failed miserably. Reflecting on his experience as a debutant for the Mets, Soto said, “For me, it was a good experience. These guys are amazing. We’ve been having a good time since spring training, so we’ve just got to bring that all the way.” But his facial expressions dictate something else. Responding to this, Luke Voit made a post on his X handle stating, “He definitely regrets it.”
“For me, it was a good experience. These guys are amazing. We’ve been having a good time since spring training, so we’ve just got to bring that all the way.”
Juan Soto was asked about getting to make his Mets debut: pic.twitter.com/JGpVWwgbR3
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 27, 2025
Although it might not be true, it cannot be ignored that the New York Yankees have been one of the best teams in the MLB for a long time. The New York Yankees and New York Mets have been crosstown rivals for a long time. And that’s what brings a lot of questions about whether he made the right decision to leave the Yankees or not. However, Soto called it a family decision that pushed him to join hands with his former team’s rival.
Whether it is only the money that Soto was looking for or it is a family matter remains a question for all. Meanwhile, the 26-year-old slugger has opened up on his decision to go ahead with the Mets and not the Yankees. What is it?
Juan Soto makes a bold statement following his Yankees exit
As we all know, the former New York Yankees superstar, Juan Soto, signed with the New York Mets for a hefty fifteen-year, $765 million deal. However, things haven’t gone the way he expected, given his poor display of skills in the much-anticipated faceoff against the Astros. Now, during an interview with the MLB network, Juan Soto confirmed that he wanted to be what he had been on and off the field.
Soto said, “For who I am, so I’m gonna keep being who I am. That’s the biggest thing for me. I don’t want to try to do more; I’m not gonna try to put a building on my back. I just gotta keep doing whatever I’ve been doing since day one. So I think that’s how I keep the pressure out of the way.”
Outfielder Juan Soto poses for a photo after a New York Mets news conference to introduce their free agent superstar, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y. Soto, who played for the Yankees last season, signed a contract with the Mets worth $765 million over 15 years earlier this week.
Juan Soto further shed light on his decision, which was not influenced by the money or the offer, which was by far the highest contract in the history of MLB. He mentioned the other factors that came into play, including some family matters. And that’s what made him opt for the Mets, where he sees a long-term future, which might have been absent in the Yankees. However, it’s still unclear, although many assume that the decision to move might bring some unforeseeable future that he never expected.
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