17-05-2025
Yankees Send 3-Word Message After Exciting News Before Mets Game
The Subway Series has always been a centerpiece of New York sports lore, but it got extra flavor after Juan Soto left the New York Yankees for the New York Mets this past offseason. The four-time All-Star rejected the Yankees' 16-year, $750 million contract offer and signed with the Mets on a record-breaking $15-year, $765 million deal.
The Yankees acquired Soto from the San Diego Padres in December 2023 with just one year left on his rookie deal. The five-time Silver Slugger formed a dynamic duo with Aaron Judge, as the two combined for 99 homers and 253 RBI. The latter star struggled in the postseason, but Soto and Giancarlo Stanton combined for 11 homers and 25 RBI. The team made the World Series for the first time since 2009, but lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers in five games.
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Friday will mark Soto's first return to Yankee Stadium since leaving the "Bronx Bombers." However, there is another subplot to the contest.
New York Yankees pitcher Jonathan Loáisiga Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
The Yankees reinstated relief pitcher Jonathan Loáisiga from the 15-day IL and posted a message about it on their social media.
"Welcome back, Loáisiga," they said.
Loáisiga only pitched four innings last season before tearing the UCL in his right elbow. Additionally, the right-hander only pitched 17 games the year before due to a bone spur in the same elbow.
Loáisiga has been in the Yankees organization since 2016 and made his MLB debut in '18. The 30-year-old owns a career 19-11 record with a 3.44 ERA, 36 holds, and seven saves out of 16 opportunities.
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