Overview

• He went 0 for 4 in Wednesday’s 9-4 loss and remains hitless in 16 consecutive at-bats.
• His .224 batting average with eight homers and 25 RBIs through 55 games marks a sharp decline from last season’s .989 OPS in New York.
• Soto says pitchers are attacking him more aggressively without Aaron Judge providing lineup protection.
• Hall of Famer David Ortiz cautioned that comparing Soto to Barry Bonds is unrealistic and emphasized his value in delivering around 30 homers, 90–100 RBIs and a .280–.290 average.
• Manager Carlos Mendoza praised Soto’s swing fundamentals while critics highlight a broader Mets offensive slump and perceived unfair media coverage.