Juan Soto Returns to Yankee Stadium for Mets-Yankees Series
The highly anticipated Subway Series between the New York Yankees and New York Mets begins Friday, May 16, 2025, at Yankee Stadium. A major storyline heading into the weekend is Mets star Juan Soto making his return to the Bronx for the first time since departing the Yankees during the offseason. The three-game series runs through Sunday, May 18, and is expected to draw significant attention from fans and media alike.
Soto’s return adds a layer of drama to a rivalry that already carries plenty of weight. His decision to join the Mets after a brief but high-profile stint with the Yankees stirred emotions on both sides. As the Mets continue to build around their core, Soto’s performance this weekend will be closely watched, especially by Yankees fans still wondering what could have been.
Meanwhile, the Yankees enter the series on a high note after a come-from-behind 3-2 win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday. Aaron Judge, continuing his MVP-caliber season, smashed a go-ahead home run in the eighth inning to seal the victory. Earlier, pinch-hitter Paul Goldschmidt had tied the game in the seventh with a solo shot. Judge’s blast marked another clutch moment in a season filled with them.
Pitching also played a key role in the Yankees’ latest win. Starter Luis Castillo of the Mariners held New York in check early, but the Yankees bullpen came through late. Ian Hamilton picked up his first win of the season in relief, while Luke Weaver earned his fourth save. A crucial double play in the bottom of the eighth helped New York escape a late-inning jam and hold onto the lead.
As the Yankees and Mets prepare for Friday’s opener, left-hander Carlos Rodón (4-3, 3.29 ERA) is scheduled to start for the Yankees. With the team off Thursday, they’ll enter the series rested and ready. The Mets, with Juan Soto leading the charge, aim to make a statement in enemy territory—setting the stage for an emotional and high-stakes weekend in the Bronx.
