Juan Soto’s first at-bat for the New York Mets gave some indication as to why they signed him to reportedly the biggest contract in American sports history.

Juan Soto has homered in his first spring training at-bat for his new team, hitting a solo shot to left-center field in the first inning for the New York Mets against Houston.

Juan Soto, who inked a record-breaking $765 million contract with the New York Mets this winter, went yard in his first at-bat with his new team Saturday.

As it turns out, Soto didn't ghost Judge and the Yankees after all. In fact, the two remain friends: Just a day after Soto homered in his first spring training game as a Met, he got a FaceTime call from Judge to catch up and see how things were going with his new team.

Juan Soto moved cross town to the Mets after leaving the New York Yankees this offseason, and during his first plate appearance with his new team did something pretty impressive.

Juan Soto got his desired No. 22 jersey with the New York Mets after his record $765 million contract this offseason

After the New York Mets signed Juan Soto to the largest contract in MLB history, he made another deal with 25-year-old infielder Brett Baty. Soto has worn No. 22 during the entirety of his MLB career with the Yankees, Padres, and Nationals. But that number was already taken by Baty, who has played for the Mets since 2022.

Juan Soto does a deep dive on the seven-pitch epic at-bat that sent the Yankees to the 2024 World Series — and sealed the Mets and owner Steve Cohen’s desire to sign him.

The New York Yankees franchise slugger addresses his relationship with Juan Soto after he left for the rival New York Mets.