Juan Soto has been followed by the spotlight all through his career. Even more so, in fact, after swapping the Bronx pinstripes for the Queens’ orange and blue. Often commanding headlines for his achievements and, sometimes, failures on the diamond, the $765M star recently offered a glimpse into his personal life, a rare moment of genuine connection unaffected by the bright lights of baseball that have tailed him all his professional life. One that is only shared with family, proving that no matter how big of a superstar he becomes, to some he will always be Juan Soto, the boy that grew up in front of their eyes.
The Mets slugger shared a peek behind his superstar persona through a candid moment with his sister, captured in an image he shared himself on his Instagram story. Soto is seen locked in a heartfelt hug with his sister in the photograph. Overlaid on this wholesome picture were the words, “Always my baby.” This is an adorable message from her to him, perfectly encapsulating their relationship. It paints a poignant scene, starkly different from that of the prized hitter most baseball fans see him as.
These three simple words carry the history of their relationship. It is a testament to their enduring relationship. An unbreakable bond that remains constant, despite the highs and lows that come with being a superstar. Soto is aware that his career is bound to be closely followed by both critics and supporters alike, considering his position as the highest-paid baseball player. But his recent story serves as a reminder that no matter how bad it gets, he will always have his sister to turn to. The bright lights of baseball will never blind him.
Will the Yankees ever move on from Juan Soto?
Juan Soto‘s sister’s message to him could not have come at a better time for the Dominican slugger. Once their darling, the Yankees fan base declared him their enemy No. 1 after he ditched them for the Mets. The superstar has since become the subject of public ridicule, both online and offline. Every failure he’s had while representing the Queens franchise has been magnified and ridiculed, with his price tag being brought up more often than not.
Such has become their obsession with Soto that his strikeout on opening day was celebrated just as much as, if not more than, the Yankees’ win. In fact, he was recently greeted with a vulgar chant by them during his Mets home debut. But what was truly bizarre about that was the fact that it was against the Blue Jays! Many expected Soto to receive a hostile reception in his first game in the Bronx vs. the Yankees. But the fact that many Yankee fans actually attended a midweek game. One that had nothing to do with their own team, just to boo him, speaks volumes about their dislike for their former player.
This very strange response even evoked criticism from Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay, who was not having it. “We hear this silly banter back and forth about big brother, little brother. You know what that was yesterday, everybody? I hate to say it, and you’re not gonna like it,” Kay said in response to the vulgar chants directed towards Juan Soto. “That was little brother nonsense.”
The Mets are scheduled for a visit to Yankee Stadium on May 16th, 2025. The energy is bound to be palpable. The two teams were already rivals. With this new lore added to their history, however, the scene is set for an electrifying encounter. All that remains to be seen is who comes out of it with bragging rights.
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