Juan Soto: An All-Star in the Mets’ Sights
Despite not being selected for the National League All-Star Game, Juan Soto is still considered a true All-Star by the New York Mets. His performance in his first year with the team has been remarkable, earning the respect of his manager and teammates. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza expressed his frustration after the team’s 7-6 victory against Baltimore, where Soto drove in the winning run. “He’s an All-Star for us. It’s frustrating, but I hope that in the next few days we hear something and he comes in,” Mendoza said. Soto had an outstanding performance in the game, batting 3 for 5 and raising his average to .269, with 21 home runs and 52 RBIs. In addition, he leads the Major Leagues in walks, with 72. Mendoza highlighted Soto’s ability to understand the game and adapt to pitchers, mentioning his aggressiveness in key moments, such as the single that defined the game in the tenth inning. Clay Holmes, Mets’ starting pitcher, also praised Soto, highlighting his consistency and his impact on the team.Soto, for his part, has shown a calm attitude towards the situation.“What he’s done all year is incredible, and the results are good enough. The consistency he’s shown, in the at-bats he’s taken, is more than an All-Star. He’s one of the best in the game and a big part of our lineup,” Holmes commented.
Clay Holmes