MLB stars are using their off time to create memories after signing for the new teams and before spring training. In the same thread, the New York Yankees‘ Juan Soto visited the president’s palace for an official meeting with the Dominican Republic’s President Luis Abinader. However, Soto was not alone, as his former teammate Fernando Tatis Jr. was also present at the event.

Though many other players were present at every, all the eyes were on the Soto and Tatis. Given both have had a strong connection as San Diego Padres’s teammates and friends, their meeting again emanated emotions. A brotherly love!

Juan Soto and Fernando Tatis Jr. recreate Their Popular Handshake off the Diamond

It has been a new beginning for Juan Soto. After all the wait, rumors, and delays, the 25-year-old finally made it to the Bronx. Notably, the left fielder signed a year deal with the 27-time champions, leaving San Diego behind. However, it seems the past has not left him as of now after his former teammate joined him for a picture and a handshake similar to many from the time together.

It was visible in Juan Soto’s Instagram post that read, “Grateful to our president @luisabinader for supporting and welcoming us always.” Notably, Soto and Tatis met gracefully, bringing the memories of their strong partnership that started with, “We are going to put on a show!”

Tatis Jr and His Joy When Soto Made It the Padres

Many from the baseball world remember the duo of Soto and Tatis from their time on the diamond for the San Diego Padres. However, that is not entirely the case. According to dr1.com, they have known each other for years. They shared, “Juan Soto and Fernando Tatis Jr are contemporaries. They played together as teenagers when they were 15 and 16. They will now be catching up on the friendship.”

Notably, that was the case, as projected by Tatis. The right fielder shared, “We are going to put up a show; it will be fun to watch.” He added, “We have the talent, the team, and it’s up to us to put the work and make it happen.” Well, these words did not remain only as a wish. The partnership between the right and left did wonders. Although they failed to win the World Series, created a show.

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Remember? When they both homered to win it 5-1 against the New York Yankees. Then a catch from Tatis was complemented by Soto with a home run against the St Louis Cardinals in a 12-2 win. There are many more such instances.  However all in the past, with both becoming rivals unless the national team. What would be the case when they will play against each other in the coming months? Let us know your take in the comments.

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