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\"MayJuan Soto has had a difficult transition period since deciding to sign a 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets over the offseason. Although he\u2019s experienced similar changes, having played for four different teams over his eight-year career, Soto is off to a rough start since switching boroughs.<\/p>\n

However, on Saturday, the four-time All-Star gave the crowd in Queens something to cheer about. With the game tied 2-2 and the bases loaded in the fourth inning, Soto came through with a clutch two-run double off the wall in center. It was nearly a bases-clearing knock but Starling Marte was thrown out at home (and obstruction was not called this time).<\/p>\n

The Mets went on to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-2 and after the game, Soto opened up to Ken Rosenthal about adjusting after changing teams.\u201dIt’s not easy at all. It’s a new team and after you make a commitment for this long it takes your time. It takes your time to sit down, look around and enjoy the moment,\u201d Soto acknowledged, per FOX Sports: MLB on X.<\/p>\n

Juan Soto delivered for the Mets in big win over Dodgers<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The former batting champ got off to a slow start in 2025 but things really came to a head when he returned to Yankee Stadium as a member of the Mets. Yankees fans booed Soto mercilessly throughout the three-game series. And it genuinely appeared to affect him as he went just 1-10 in the Bronx.<\/p>\n

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Worse still, Soto was called out for a lack of hustle. Although he denied the loafer allegations, there was a general attitude in the press that Soto didn\u2019t appear to care enough about the outcome of Mets games. Not a great look for someone being paid $765 million to help New York win at baseball.<\/p>\n

But perhaps Mets fans witnessed a turning point on Saturday. The team had lost four of its last five games prior to the 5-2 victory over the Dodgers. And Soto delivered the go-ahead runs \u2013 albeit in the fourth inning, but still\u2026<\/p>\n

Perhaps Carlos Mendoza\u2019s plan to change Soto\u2019s hitting position, moving him up in the order to the three hole will spark a return to form.<\/p>\n

Clearly, Soto will adjust and lock in. A player of his abilities, who had been on a first-ballot Hall of Fame trajectory, isn\u2019t going to just completely fall off after securing the bag. He\u2019s been too good for too long. But, we\u2019re in month three of a 15-year contract. So, strap in. There\u2019s another decade and a half of Soto debate coming.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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