The New York Mets began the Juan Soto era—and one of the most anticipated seasons in franchise history—on Saturday against the Houston Astros. So far, so good … or shall we say, Soto good? Soto hit second in Saturday's spring training opener between All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor and newly-resigned first baseman Pete Alonso.

Juan Soto wasted no time in endearing himself further to New York Mets fans on Saturday. During his first at-bat during the team's opening Spring Training game against the Houston Astros, Soto sent the fourth pitch he saw from Colton Gordon over the centerfield wall.

Juan Soto hit a home run in his first at-bat with the Mets on Saturday, wasting no time making an impact in the team's first Spring Training game of the year as New York beat the Houston Astros 6-2.

When the New York Mets take on the Houston Astros on Saturday in Grapefruit League action, Juan Soto is expected to be in the center of the action.

New York Mets superstar Juan Soto blasted a 426-foot home run in his first spring training at-bat with the team after signing a record contract in the offseason.

Juan Soto homered in his first spring training at-bat for his new team, hitting a solo shot to left-center field in the first inning for the New York Mets against the Houston Astros on Saturday. Soto signed a record 15-year,

Prized free-agent signing Juan Soto went yard in his first at-bat with the New York Mets during spring training on Saturday.

Mets right fielder Juan Soto couldn't have scripted it any better, hitting a solo HR in his first at-bat against the Houston Astros. Soto attributed his successful start to the hard work he's put in both during the offseason and the first week of spring training.

Soto homered off of Houston Astros pitcher Colton Gordon during the bottom of the first inning, giving him the first home run of his time with the Mets. “Get used to it,” the team account shared on social media after Soto homered.

Juan Soto has homered in his first spring training at-bat for his new team, hitting a solo shot to left-center field in the first inning for the New York Mets against Houston.