The New York Mets stole Juan Soto from the New York Yankees in the offseason. They could steal a top trade target from the Bronx Bombers this season, too.

The Mets beat out the Yankees for Soto with that jaw-dropping deal, hoping to reshape the franchise’s future. That future roared into focus Friday night at Citi Field, as Soto lit up the first game of the Subway Series.

Michael Kay has a bone to pick with the Mets’ $765 million star. YES Network’s play-by-play broadcaster sounded off on Juan Soto following comments made by the 26-year-old outfielder about not being named an All-Star this year, particularly the “money on the table” with the snub.

Yankees announcer Michael Kay took issue with a comment Juan Soto made this week after the new Mets outfielder was left off of the All-Star Game roster. Speaking to reporters after the news broke, Soto said “it happens,” and it’s “a part of baseball.” He was then asked a follow up question about whether he wanted to play in the game.

New York Yankees' Cody Bellinger made a spectacular play to halt a New York Mets rally after making a shoestring catch and doubling Francisco Lindor at first.

Whatever you believe about the 26-year-old who signed the largest contract the sport has ever seen in December, this much is true: The Mets are a better team with Soto.