Thursday was Soto’s first game back in New York since his comments on how “different” things have been not hitting in front of Yankees slugger Judge, whom he called “the best hitter in baseball.” In free agency, Soto turned down the Yankees’ 16-year, $760 million offer for the Mets’: 15 years, $765 million (which could reach $805 million).

After Juan Soto opened up about how pitchers are approaching him differently this season without Aaron Judge hitting behind him, the New York Yankees’ captain didn’t stay quiet. He offered a subtle but pointed response — reminding everyone that Pete Alonso is absolutely tearing it up right now.