After helping lead the Yankees to the World Series last season, where they lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Soto departed in free agency. In doing so, he signed a historic 15-year, $765 million contract that made him the highest-paid player ever.

One year ago, offseason acquisition Juan Soto was invigorating a New York Yankees' fan base that was coming off a 2023 season that saw their team miss the playoffs. On Friday night, Soto will step into the batter's box as a member of the New York Mets at Yankee Stadium.

Wanting to beef up their bullpen this weekend’s Subway Series against Juan Soto and the Mets, the Yankees designated left-handed reliever Tyler Matzek for assignment and summoned in Loaisiga, who is back for the first time since having right ulnar collateral ligament surgery in April 2024.

The New York Mets (28-16) face the New York Yankees (25-18) in the opener of a 3-game set Friday. First pitch from Yankee Stadium is set for 7:05 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Mets vs. Yankees odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Yankees are favored (-143 moneyline odds to win) when they host the Mets (+121). The Yankees will give the ball to Carlos Rodon (4-3) versus the Mets and Tylor Megill (3-3). Prepare for the Yankees vs.

Juan Soto returns to the Bronx this weekend for the first time since signing with the Mets in the offseason as the Yankees (25-18) and the Mets (28-16) square off in a three-game series. Tylor Megill is slated to take the mound Friday for the Mets against Carlos Rodón for the Yankees.