On Friday evening, the New York Mets opened up a series with the New York Yankees at Citi Field.
The Mets lost by a score of 5-2.
Despite the loss, Juan Soto hit a home run (and had one walk).
Mets Star Juan Soto Made MLB History
GettyJuan Soto #22 of the New York Mets reacts to hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning against the New York Yankees at Citi Field on May 15, 2026 in the Queens borough of New York City.
With his home run, Soto made MLB history.
ESPN Insights wrote: “Juan Soto hit his 250th career home run Friday night 💥 Soto is the 25th active player to reach 250 career HR, and the youngest player overall to reach the milestone since Albert Pujols 🤯”
Soto is the 25th active player to reach 250 career HR, and the youngest player overall to reach the milestone since Albert Pujols 🤯
Soto is in his second season with the Mets.
The 2019 World Series Champion is currently batting .271 with 29 hits, six home runs, 14 RBI’s, 14 runs and one stolen base in his first 29 games of the 2026 season.
Social Media Reacts To Soto’s 250th
GettyJuan Soto #22 of the New York Mets reacts after an at bat during the ninth inning against the New York Yankees at Citi Field on May 15, 2026 in the Queens borough of New York City.
Here’s what people were saying on social media:
Sarah Langs: “Juan Soto is the 16th player to reach 250 home runs before turning 28 he already entered the season with the most walks before turning 28, too, before even playing a game at 27”
@RobBballHistory: “Juan Soto hit his 250th career HR, passing José Valentin for 260th on the All Time HR list.”
Just Baseball: “The only players since integration with 250+ HR and 2000+ Times on Base before turning 28: Mickey Mantle Mike Trout Alex Rodriguez Ken Griffey Jr. Juan Soto One of the greatest young hitters we’ve ever seen”
Chelsea Janes: “Juan Soto, struck out twice by Cam Schlittler in this game, hits an 0-2 pitch out to left center. His 250th career homer. He is 27.”
@metsbatflip1: “Your daily reminder that Juan Soto is one of the greatest hitters of our generation. Truly a special player.”
Mets Right Now
GettyJuan Soto #22 of the New York Mets rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers during their game at Citi Field on May 14, 2026 in New York City.
The Mets are now 18-26 in 44 games, which has them at the bottom of the National League East.
They are 6-4 over their last ten games (but 9-13 in 22 games at home).
Soto has also had stints with the Washington Nationals, San Diego Padres (and Yankees) over nine seasons.
New York Mets Star Juan Soto Made MLB History In Yankees Game