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Juan Soto returns to Washington as member of rival Mets
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Juan Soto returns to Washington as member of rival Mets

Last updated: April 26, 2025 9:56 am
Editorial Board Published April 26, 2025
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WASHINGTON — Juan Soto is again the place it began for him within the nation’s capital this weekend, however this time it’s completely different. This time, he faces the Washington Nationals as a rival.

After a month with the Mets, Soto has taken some warmth from followers and been the discuss of discuss radio for his sluggish begin, hitting simply .233 with a .753 OPS and three house runs. He’s grounded into 5 double performs, greater than another participant within the league, and has but to homer at Citi Area.

Nevertheless, the numbers don’t inform the complete story. Followers may need electrical house runs in each at-bat, however Soto has performed it sensible at instances, merely placing the ball in play with runners in scoring place or transferring runners over. He has a .320 common with two outs.

Some pitchers have refused to even pitch to him. Soto’s 19 walks are tied for the fourth-most in baseball. 4 of these have include runners in scoring place, 11 with runners on base.

Wednesday afternoon towards the Philadelphia Phillies, he threw out Nick Castellanos at house, stopping him from scoring the go-ahead run.

“I’m trying my best to come through with the bat, but whenever that doesn’t come through, I’ve got to do something else,” he stated following the Mets’ sweep of their NL East rivals. “We play good defense and run the bases. I think today, I had the chance to help the team with my defense, and I feel great with that.”

Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso have paced the Mets offensively, however the workforce prides itself on the depth of its lineup, and their skill to make life troublesome on opposing pitchers. They take a whole lot of pitches, they grind out at-bats and play with a hard-nosed mentality.

The Mets actually imagine they’re by no means out of a recreation till the ultimate out falls.

“Every team has to kind of feel each other out,” stated outfielder Brandon Nimmo. “You’ve got new guys, you have to find out, ‘OK, what’s this team going to be?’ This team has just been really gritty. It doesn’t have to look pretty, it’s just finding a way to win. That, for me, has been the most evident thing here early on that I’m just really proud of.”

The Mets say Soto suits proper in with that fashion of play, and whether or not you see it otherwise you don’t, typically you might need to ask your self what it’s that you just’re rooting for.

“When you sign a contract like that, it’s probably never going to be enough,” Nimmo stated. “But he’s just going to be him and he’s going to do what he needs to do in order to help us win that day. He’s doing that right now. So for us in this clubhouse, he’s doing exactly what he needs to do and he’s been amazing.”

Final 12 months, Lindor acquired off to an ice-cold begin earlier than placing up MVP-caliber numbers. The Mets know Soto is able to the identical. Supervisor Carlos Mendoza stated Soto’s swing is “getting there” and with hotter climate coming, the ball will begin to carry extra in Citi Area. Soto’s profession common in April is decrease than it’s another month (.257). Two years in the past with the San Diego Padres he hit simply .202 in April.

In fact, it’s a lot simpler to wrestle in San Diego than it’s in New York Metropolis, and Soto knew what he was getting himself into when he signed on to play one other 15 years in New York after a 12 months of being closely scrutinized within the Bronx. However for probably the most half, the chatter has been outdoors of Citi Area. The followers in Flushing have given Soto ovations and raucous cheers each time he’s stepped as much as the plate.

Soto could not get an ovation at Nats Park this weekend. Whereas some will welcome him, remembering how vital he was in bringing a World Sequence title to town, the reception he will get issues little. The Mets are the most effective workforce in baseball for the time being. The Nats, in the meantime, are in Yr 4 of a rebuild. Your complete Mets squad might get booed and nobody would assume a lot of it primarily based on the place the 2 groups are within the standings.

If something, Soto’s presence provides a brand new wrinkle in a rivalry that has misplaced its luster over the past 5 years.

“Everyone is going to have an opinion,” Nimmo stated. “In this clubhouse, we’re really proud of him.”

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