One year ago, offseason acquisition Juan Soto was invigorating a New York Yankees' fan base that was coming off a 2023 season that saw their team miss the playoffs. On Friday night, Soto will step into the batter's box as a member of the New York Mets at Yankee Stadium.

The New York Yankees are set to welcome Juan Soto back to The Bronx for the first time since leaving the team.

Wanting to beef up their bullpen this weekend’s Subway Series, the Yankees designated left-handed reliever Tyler Matzek for assignment and summoned in Loaisiga, who is back for the first time since having right ulnar collateral ligament surgery in April 2024.