New York City, NY – In a bizarre and unexpected twist, Yankees superstar Juan Soto took to social media late Tuesday night with a direct plea to Mets fans: “Please stop bombing my DMs. I get it. You’re desperate. I’ll help you win the World Series… if you chill.”
The message came after a week-long online campaign by Mets fans urging Soto to “jump ship” and cross borough lines after rumors surfaced about internal tension between Soto and Yankees manager Aaron Boone.
The Post That Broke Baseball Twitter
Soto’s now-viral Instagram story showed a screenshot of dozens of DM notifications with the caption:
“Mets fans, y’all crazy Stop begging. If I go over there, it’s because destiny calls – not because y’all spammed me with 12,000 crying emojis.”
But the most shocking part came at the end:
“If the Yankees don’t extend me by July… and if I end up in Queens… I promise: World Series. Trust me.”
Baseball Twitter promptly melted down. Mets fans celebrated like they had already won Game 7. Yankees fans? Not so much.
Background: Why the Drama Now?
The Yankees are having a solid season, but tensions have reportedly risen inside the clubhouse. Sources close to the team have whispered about growing friction between Soto and team leadership over his usage, contract negotiations, and post-game media pressure.
Mets fans, meanwhile, have had a chaotic year. With injuries stacking up, a bullpen in shambles, and a .500 record, some fans have already shifted focus to next season — and started dreaming of Juan Soto in a Mets uniform.
One fan even launched a Change.org petition titled “Free Soto from the Bronx”, which gained over 75,000 signatures in three days.
Mets Fans Go Full NYC
Some of the DMs leaked by Soto included messages like:
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“You’ll be loved here, not used like a pinstripe prop.”
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“Come fix our mess, King ”
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“Citi Field > Yankee Stadium. Don’t @ me.”
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“I’ll name my kid Juan if you sign.”
Even Mets players seemed to get in on the fun. Star shortstop Francisco Lindor jokingly replied to Soto’s story with: “Just saying… there’s a locker open next to me ”
The Yankees Respond (Sort Of)
The Yankees front office has remained silent officially, but manager Aaron Boone chuckled when asked in a press conference this morning:
“Soto’s creative. I’ll give him that. But we’re focused on winning here. He’s not going anywhere.”
But MLB insiders say the team’s reluctance to offer Soto a long-term extension has raised eyebrows.
“If this drags out past July and the Yankees don’t offer big money, all bets are off,” said ESPN’s Jeff Passan. “He could flip the city.”
Can It Actually Happen?
While Soto is still under Yankees control through the end of the 2025 season, if negotiations break down or the team falters, a trade or offseason switch isn’t impossible.
One anonymous league executive said:
“If Steve Cohen wants Soto, he’ll write the check. Period. The Mets will try if he hits free agency.”
A New Subway Series Rivalry?
Could you imagine it?
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Juan Soto in blue and orange.
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Aaron Judge facing him across town.
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Citi Field chanting ‘Yankee reject!’
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Game 7 of the World Series – Mets vs. Yankees.
It’s every New York baseball fan’s fever dream… or nightmare.
Final Word
Juan Soto hasn’t demanded a trade. He hasn’t signed with the Mets. He hasn’t even walked past Citi Field yet.
But one thing is clear: he’s having fun, and he knows how to stir the pot.
And Mets fans? They’ll take hope in any form these days.
