Opening Days are what they are — just one game in a galaxy of 162. And yet, because they are first impressions, they can often also be snapshots of what’s to come.

When Juan Soto said after signing with the Mets — choosing them over the Yankees — that he did so in part because playing in Queens gave him “the best chances” to win during his lengthy (15 years)

However, the Mets could get a deal done with their prospect pool. Caleb Moody of Just Baseball pitched the idea of the Mets trading for the right-hander, adding that they'd be an

Superstar Juan Soto made his debut for the Mets against the Astros after signing his record-breaking 15-year, $765 million contract with New York this winter. Overall, his first game as a Met can undoubtedly be described as disappointing.

Fortunately for the Mets, both starters are showing positive progression with Manaea already throwing and Montas just a week or two away from following suit. But even with both pitchers set to eventually be back on the roster, the Mets could look to upgrade their rotation.

Juan Soto wasn't sitting on his final decision for any period of time prior to the news breaking of his blockbuster deal with the New York Mets. In an interview with ESPN's Jeff Passan, the veteran outfielder said he made up his mind on the same day his $765 million contract was reported by Passan and other insiders.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are all-in on winning a second straight championship while the New York Yankees search for World Series redemption and the Mets look to end a title drought when the MLB season begins in earnest on Thursday.

It certainly sounded like Yankees fans in attendance for the 6-6 tie were waiting for Soto’s name to be announced, eager to let him hear it. Many, if not most, are still bitter that the superstar outfielder bolted from the Bronx to Queens in free agency a few months ago, taking a record-setting deal from the Mets.