Overview
- Soto slashed .229/.367/.430 through 62 games with subdued body language under intense New York scrutiny
- At Dodger Stadium he won two seven-pitch battles, recorded a double, stole a base and revived his signature Soto Shuffle
- Manager Carlos Mendoza and co-hitting coach Jeremy Barnes attribute early struggles to bad luck in underlying metrics and highlight his recent hot stretch
- Soto says he “needs a little more time” to absorb the weight of his $765 million contract and credits Mendoza’s personal support for his growing comfort
- The Mets have surged to a 39-24 record atop the NL East as Soto’s resurgence fuels the club’s winning momentum