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 signing a 15-year, $765 million contract this past offseason to join the New York Mets, the spotlight has been on superstar Juan Soto all season. Coming from the crosstown rival New York Yankees, Soto has been under fire for his decision to leave the Bronx in favor of Queens.