By Miguel Mike Medina
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The New York Mets are planning to activate outfielder Juan Soto on Wednesday.
It’s been a lousy two weeks for the Mets. They’re currently on an 11-game losing streak. Using Soto’s services can help change the rhythm of the offense. The Mets will begin a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins. There’s a strong chance that the losing streak will come to an end during this series.
Soto hasn’t been in the lineup since April 3rd. The 27-year-old started having problems with his calf during the San Francisco Giants series. Soto has experience with this type of injury. The worst thing that can happen to Soto and the Mets is if this same injury comes back to haunt him later in the season.
Before Soto went down with the injury, he was hitting exceptionally well at the plate. Soto .355 with a .928 OPS, one home run, and five RBI. Soto has verbally said that he wants to win the NL MVP. To accomplish that goal, he must try to stay on the field as much as possible and remain consistent.
It’s not easy to play in New York and deal with the media when a player isn’t living up to expectations. Mets owner Steve Cohen paid Soto a lot of money to come to Queens. The Mets, on paper, have a nice, solid lineup. It’s inexcusable that they are struggling. However, it’s April, and the team can turn things around. It’s a long 162-game season.
During the 2025 season, Soto only missed two games. Soto led the National League with 38 stolen bases, 43 home runs, and 127 walks. His patience at the plate is something to admire.
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