Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free HOUSTON — Juan Soto showed up for the Mets’ opening series of the season,

He watched three balls before Astros closer Josh Hader worked a full count. With runners on the corners, Soto waved at a slider and the Mets dropped their Opening Day tilt with the Astros, 3-1, in front of a sold-out crowd of 42,

The stage was set for outfielder Juan Soto to be a hero in his official Mets debut, but Astros closer Josh Hader ensured that didn't happen.