Soto was set to bat second and play right field in his first game with the Mets on Thursday against the Houston Astros after signing a blockbuster 15-year, $765 million contract this offseason.

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza emotionally discussed his family’s connection to the Gardner family after they announced the death of their son, Miller

Juan Soto spurned the Yankees in favor of the Mets in free agency this winter, so his former manager felt free to hit him with some light-hearted trash talk.

Manager Carlos Mendoza has right-hander Kodai Senga, who recorded a 2.00 ERA this spring after only making one start last season due to shoulder and calf injuries. However, Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas are both hurt, leaving Clay Holmes to shoulder a big responsibility in his first season as a full-time starter.

All eyes will be on the outfield Thursday afternoon at Daikin Park -- formerly Minute Maid Park -- when the Mets face the Astros on Opening Day. Mets star outfielder Juan Soto will make his debut for

Mets fans have their answer for how the roster will be constructed to begin the 2025 season as the team announced its Opening Day roster on Thursday.