The New York Mets have hit a 20-year low, dropping 12 straight games during a disastrous stretch in the MLB season. Much of that skid occurred without superstar Juan Soto, who finally appears ready to return to the lineup and boost the struggling offense.
Juan Soto’s surprising response to the Mets’ slump
The Dominican outfielder offered a blunt, perhaps unsettling, take on the team’s struggles amid their ongoing losing streak. When asked if he had checked in with his teammates during the 12-game slide, Soto didn’t sugarcoat his absence.
“No, not at all,” Soto said, per SNY TV. “They’ve been on the road most of the time. I haven’t talked to them.”
For many analysts, Soto’s hands-off approach has raised eyebrows across Major League Baseball. Inside a clubhouse, communication is a hallmark of leadership, and many expected the superstar to emerge as a vocal anchor for the Mets during this crisis. His comments suggest he may not yet be embracing that leadership role in New York.
Juan Soto returns to boost Mets lineup
Soto has been sidelined since April 3 with a calf strain, an absence the Mets (7-16) have felt acutely during this poor run of form. Before the injury, the star outfielder was dominating at the plate with a .355 batting average.
According to SNY, the wait is over: Soto is expected back in the lineup this Wednesday, batting second against the Minnesota Twins. The Mets are desperate for a turnaround, hoping his return can finally snap the 12-game losing streak and revive their MLB playoff hopes before the season slips away.
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