Overview
- President of baseball operations David Stearns said Tuesday that Soto will play left field and has been working there this offseason, adding the star feels “really comfortable.”
- Soto was primarily a right fielder for New York in 2025, making 157 of his 160 appearances in right with three at designated hitter.
- He has extensive history in left from his early Washington tenure and a 2023 stint with San Diego.
- With left field settled, right field becomes a competition among Tyrone Taylor, prospect Carson Benge and recent addition MJ Melendez during spring camp.
- Coverage cites Fangraphs metrics indicating Soto has cost teams runs in both corner spots, fueling discussion about his defensive value.