What a radio host just revealed about Juan Soto's Yankees departure is wild

Following the Subway Series , experts are again talking about Juan Soto’s $765 million move from the Yankees to the Mets, with a famous Yankees announcer now suggesting the player’s family had a strong influence on his decision. According to Kay, his show’s sources say that Juan Soto wanted to stay with the Yankees until his family made him reconsider his choice.
Family decision overshadowed personal preference for Juan Soto


Soto explained in March on the TODAY show that deciding on an agency involved his whole family. While Juan Soto said he was happy to join the New York Mets, his poor showing at Yankee Stadium has made many speculate if he regrets leaving. Following a tough weekend when he only went 1-for-10 during the three-game Subway Series, Juan Soto received Kay’s revelation. Throughout the series that the Yankees won, Yankee fans gave their former star a rough time with nasty chants.

"People in the know say that Juan Soto wanted to be a Yankee. He chose the Yankees. But his family wanted him to be a Met so he chose the Mets"

-Michael Kay

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— Fireside Yankees (@FiresideYankees) May 19, 2025

"People in the know say that Juan Soto wanted to be a Yankee," Kay said on his broadcast. "He chose the Yankees. But his family wanted him to be a Met, so he chose the Mets."
New York Mets management concerned about Juan Soto's adjustmentAccording to Bob Klapisch of NJ.com, the New York Mets are starting to be concerned about Juan Soto’s lack of enthusiasm for his new team. According to Klapisch, Mets officials mentioned that Juan Soto only appeared cheerful when he was alongside his ex-Yankees teammates during batting practice this weekend.

Juan Soto’s regression with statistics is also troubling the Mets. Despite hitting well for the Yankees in the World Series, Soto is batting .246 with 8 home runs after 46 games with the Mets. Tonight, Yankees fans can catch the team play the Rangers on 21 May at 7:05 p.m. ET on YES Network, while Mets fans wait for their team’s match against the Red Sox tomorrow in Boston.

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It is unclear if family played a big role in Juan Soto’s choice, but the story makes this well-known free agency decision even more intriguing.