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.

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.

In the middle of all this, the New York Yankees, his former team, beat the New York Mets, his current squad, 6-2 on Friday night’s Subway Series opener in the Bronx. For every chapter that closes, a new one begins — and Paul Goldschmidt and Cody Bellinger are writing theirs in pinstripes.