The New York Yankees will host the New York Mets in a thrilling Subway Series in the Bronx. Not knowing what the fans have in store for him, Juan Soto will step in against his former team. The All-Star slugger will go against his former teammate Carlos Rodon in Game 1.
The Subway Series is one of the most anticipated games this season. Aaron Judge looks forward to showing his power with the Yanks while Soto and the squad are ready to prove who’s better. The entire MLB fanbase is eager to watch this epic showdown. The Mets will turn in Tylor Megill to the mound against the Bombers.
Many MLB insiders, analysts, and podcasters have been discussing Soto’s Bronx return. Recently, MLB analyst Emmanuel Berbari shed light on the subject. However, he delivered a bold message that would anger Yankees fans.
“I hate to break it to Yankee fans—Juan Soto is homering in his first at-bat. Carlos Rodón, I don’t care what you do. Rodón could execute perfectly on the outside corner—that ball is going into the left-center field bullpen. Juan Soto will not be denied—as much as it pains the Yankee faithful to admit this,” Berbari said.
"I hate to break it to Yankee fans, Juan Soto's homering in his first at-bat. As much as it pains the Yankee faithful to admit this, they saw it all of last year – when the stage is biggest, grandest – Juan Soto comes through"
– @BerbarionAir on Baseball Night in New York pic.twitter.com/WhuN12q4lf
— Yankees Videos (@snyyankees) May 15, 2025
“When he has an opportunity where people boo him, where people doubt him—he says: ‘I’m Juan Soto. This is me. I’m the guy.’ Like you said—let’s not talk about a guy. Let’s talk about the guy,” Bebari continued.
Bebari is probably correct. Soto has thrived in such situations. He’s not new to playing under pressure, and he could easily turn things around for haters.
Carlos Rodon Has A Crucial Role To Play For The Yankees
Rodon has not been perfect in the 2025 MLB season. The pitcher struggled in several starts, holding a 4-3 record. Rodon has a 3.29 ERA, and he’s going up against a powerful offensive team. It’s not going to be easy for the pitcher. Yet, he has to play a crucial role for the Yanks.
Rodon must avoid surrendering big hits, especially against Juan Soto. Giving up a homer to Soto is the last thing Yankees fans want to see. The team’s bullpen will also need to play a crucial role in this game. Yankees captain Aaron Judge shed light on the upcoming series and Soto’s arrival in the Bronx.
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