Juan Soto hit a two-run homer into the right field fountains, leading the New York Mets past the Kansas City Royals 3-1.

Frankie Montas, in his fourth start back from injury, threw five innings of one-run ball, Juan Soto hit a two-run homer, Tyrone Taylor made two game-changing catches in center, Reed Garrett pitched a gritty inning in relief, Luis Torrens threw out a pivotal baserunner in the eighth, and Edwin Diaz emptied the tank to earn a six-out save.

Juan Soto's two-run home run lifts the Mets past the Royals.

The Mets reinstated Sean Manaea from the 60-day IL, making him available out of the bullpen Sunday before he returns to the rotation after the All-Star break.

The Mets have reinstated Sean Manaea from the 60-day injured list ahead of this afternoon’s game against the Royals in Kansas City. Manaea will make his season debut this afternoon piggybacking Clay Holmes in relief as the Mets close out the first half.