Soto's return went as expected, with the Yankee Stadium raining down boos and some expletives toward the Mets' new right fielder. Soto gave a the crowd a salutatory tip of his helmet, and proceeded to walk three times in five at-bats.

The Subway Series is back again. The Yankees took the first game of the series, 6-2, on Friday, while Paul Goldschmidt delivering a strong performance by going 2-for-4 with two RBIs and a run scored in his rivalry debut against the Mets at Yankee Stadium.

The first game of the annual regular season event coincides with a crucial Friday night Knicks playoff game against the Celtics.