He entered this three-game run with just two steals on the year. After doubling that total in 72 hours, he now ranks third on the team in steals behind Francisco Lindor (6) and Luisangel Acuña (10).
MLB Sarah Langs noted the accomplishment by the Mets slugger in a post on X, formerly Twitter.
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“Juan Soto now has a SB in three straight games, the longest such streak of his career.”
While it’s too early to say that Soto’s speed is now a consistent threat, it’s a development worth watching. With league-wide rule changes encouraging more steals, players not known for speed are finding new opportunities. Larger bases and tighter pickoff limits have made base stealing more accessible than ever.
Looking at his stats across his eight seasons, he’s never been a major threat on the bases. He now sits at 61 career stolen bases, with five this season alone. His career .419 on-base percentage has always given him plenty of chances to run — now, it seems he may be doing more with them.
If Soto’s recent run continues, it could offer another offensive boost for the Mets as they chase their first NL East crown in a decade. A new level of production from one of their stars could be the difference down the stretch.
