Whether or not the Mets need to make any significant trades is another conversation entirely. Soto publicly advocated the team acquire Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcántara last month, though there haven’t been any credible reports indicating a deal is on the table.

Juan Soto had a quiet night with three walks, a groundout and a flyout in his return to the Bronx, Carlos Rodón won his fourth straight decision and the New York Yankees beat the Mets 6-2 Friday night in the first of six Subway Series games this season.

Cody Bellinger and Paul Goldschmidt, brought in as part of the Yankees’ pivot once Soto chose the Mets’ $765 million over their $760 million, combined for five hits, three runs and two RBIs to lead a patient offensive attack.