HOUSTON (AP) — Juan Soto hit his first homer with the New York Mets, helping his new team beat the Houston Astros 3-1 on Friday night. With two out in the third inning, Soto drove a 1-2 pitch from Hunter Brown deep to right for a solo shot that lifted New York to a 3-0 lead.

When the MLB trade deadline rolls around later this summer, Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara will undoubtedly be one of the biggest names on the rumor mill. Could the Mets come calling?

The Mets made a major splash this offseason by signing Juan Soto to a record-breaking contract - and now some players are pushing for another blockbuster move.

Jesse Winker drew a bases-loaded walk to force home the go-ahead run in the 11th inning Wednesday for the visiting New York Mets, who overcame a late three-run deficit to earn a 6-5 win over the Miami Marlins in the rubber game of a three-game series.

The Mets escaped with a series victory and 3-3 record in the first week of the season. They will host the Blue Jays in Friday's home opener.