Thursday was Soto’s first game back in New York since his comments on how “different” things have been not hitting in front of Yankees slugger Judge, whom he called “the best hitter in baseball.” In free agency, Soto turned down the Yankees’ 16-year, $760 million offer for the Mets’: 15 years, $765 million (which could reach $805 million).

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Preview the April 19 matchup between the New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

It’s hard to call a game in April an instant classic. But this Friday night in front of a packed Citi Field crowd was an instant classic. The Mets and Cardinals battled all night in a ping-pong affair with the Mets emerging on top 5-4 thanks to a walk-off home run by Francisco Lindor in the bottom of the ninth.

They’re keeping their options open. They’ve started Tyrone Taylor, who was splitting time with Siri, in center field for five straight games. They selected Jose Azocar, known for defense and speed, from Triple A when they placed Siri on the 10-day injured list Thursday.

With Jose Siri sidelined, New York is making bold moves to keep Luisangel Acuña's bat in the lineup—even if it means shaking up the outfield.