Overview

• Juan Soto’s early-season struggles with the Mets include a .798 OPS and .367 on-base percentage, well below his career averages and expectations tied to his record $765 million contract.
• WFAN host Sal Licata criticized Soto’s performance, highlighting his lack of success in key moments and recent 0-for-5 game with three strikeouts against the Twins.
• Yankees announcer Michael Kay questioned Soto’s comments about his former Yankees teammates, interpreting them as a slight toward current Mets star Pete Alonso.
• Mets manager Carlos Mendoza defended Soto, emphasizing his ability to get on base and attributing the slump to the pressures of adjusting to a new team and contract.
• Former Mets star Darryl Strawberry advised Soto to ignore external noise and focus on proving his value, acknowledging the intensified expectations tied to his long-term deal.