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Mets Juan Soto takes firm stance on NY’s struggles after Diamondbacks series loss
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The New York Mets dropped the series finale to the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 on Sunday, surrendering just four hits against Eduardo Rodriguez , who dominated for 8.1 innings of one-run ball. The loss capped a discouraging road series, with the Mets managing only 12 hits across three games in the desert and falling to 15-25 on the season. Yet despite the numbers pointing to a lineup in crisis, Juan Soto isn't ready to sound the alarm.
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When asked point-blank what he believes the biggest issue with the Mets' lineup is right now, the $765 million man kept it measured and professional . "There's no issues right here. We're all professionals. We all can handle this stuff. Definitely we're kind of struggling a little bit right now, but I think it's going to pass," Soto told SNY after the game.
It's the kind of calm-in-the-storm disposition New York expected when they inked Soto to the richest contract in sports history. But the reality on the field tells a more complicated story. The Mets currently own the last-place spot in the National League East, and their offensive woes stretch well beyond one bad weekend.
The team ranks dead last in on-base percentage at .288, and Soto, who led the NL with a .396 OBP in 2025, is seeing pitches in the strike zone just 44.7% of the time, the lowest zone rate of his career since 2020, as pitchers continue to pitch around him.
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Part of the problem is the protection around Soto. With Francisco Lindor sidelined on the injured list , the Mets are without their most reliable table-setter, leaving Soto frequently facing tough situations with little support in front of him. Bo Bichette , tasked with supporting Soto, is batting just .219, nearly 100 points below his career norm.
Still, Soto's approach in the batter's box remains elite. He's slashing .264/.364/.462 through the early part of May, even as those around him have struggled to produce. If the lineup can get healthy and find its rhythm, Soto's presence alone gives the Mets a legitimate star to build momentum around. His confidence, even in difficult moments, might be exactly what this clubhouse needs to turn the page.
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