Yankees unlikely to honor Juan Soto's return

Juan Soto will return to Yankee Stadium in May as a member of the New York Mets. His arrival is part of an important series beginning on May 16. There is ongoing debate about whether the Yankees should honor him with a tribute video during the games. According to a report from The New York Post, the Yankees are unlikely to create a video for Soto. Yankees executives believe that tributes are reserved for players with longer tenures on the team. Soto only played one season with the Yankees, despite having an outstanding 2024 season. In his time with the Yankees, Soto had an impressive performance, hitting 41 home runs and driving in 109 runs. He helped the Yankees reach the World Series, which contributed to him signing a massive contract with the Mets worth up to $805 million. As for the Mets, Soto is preparing well for the upcoming season. In spring training, he has recorded a batting average of .357, with four home runs and eight RBIs. He is set to bat second in the lineup, following Francisco Lindor and ahead of Pete Alonso.