Maybe it is bad luck, maybe it is a cold streak, or maybe it is the weight of the contract. Either way, Juan Soto knows he hasn’t really been himself lately. And honestly, he is not hiding away from the truth. “I know I’ve been struggling, and I haven’t been there for them, but I will be. It’s a matter of time, we don’t know when it’s gonna come through, but I’m going to keep working.”
That kind of honesty is rare from a star player, especially one who was supposedly the one to become the face of the franchise after his massive $765 million deal. The expectations were not high but sky-high. And at first, he did rise to them, like the spring training and the initial days. But the grind and rhythm have sadly faded. Through 60 games, he has batted just .229 and has been streaky at the plate, too.
For a city that sleeps, eats, and breathes baseball, the fans are now growing restless and maybe even ruthless. But inside the clubhouse, there is nothing but belief.
Francisco Lindor, who is no stranger to facing the pressures himself, stepped up for Juan Soto. According to him, Soto needs support right now, without a doubt. Lindor told NJ Advance Media, “I honestly see the same guy from spring training till today. Yeah, there were maybe more laughs in between innings and stuff, but I think it was because games didn’t really matter. Now he’s locked into his routine..…” He even encouraged the fans to come out and give Soto the love that they had shown for him when he was in a slump.
“Continue to give him love; he deserves it,” said Lindor to New York Mets fans. And it’s not just Lindor extending his support; even teammates like utility player Luisangel Acuna echo the same feeling. He refers to Soto as a brother and said, “He helps me a lot, especially with hitting… He helps me a lot and has been an important addition to the team.” So maybe this settles the case that Juan Soto is not adjusting in the clubhouse well. And also calms the rumors about how Lindor and Soto don’t have a strong bond. The fist bump fiasco did go viral! However, now definitely all eyes will be on Juan Soto, and hopefully it won’t be a comeback but a statement.
For now, though—in Mets town—it’s all Lindor galore!
Francisco Lindor isn’t just hitting—he’s making history
Certain players just don’t fill in a spot in the lineup but set the tone for the entire clubhouse. Francisco Lindor is one of those rare leaders whose influence goes far beyond the stats. Did you know he checks in on his teammates after every series? He makes sure that everyone is mentally locked in. He is not the Mets’ captain officially, but he is a leader, and this leadership was on full display on Friday night.
Lindor led off the bottom of the first with a solo home run, setting the tone quite early against the Colorado Rockies. The Rockies made it close, closing the gap to 3-2 in the seventh. But Lindor was far from done—he sent another solo shot in the eighth, sealing a win with 4-2. And this was not just another win, but a historic one.
Sarah Langs of MLB.com mentioned that the Mets have now won 25 consecutive regular-season games when Lindor hits a home run. It’s tying the second-longest such streak since 1900. This puts him in the league of Lou Gehrig and Ken Caminiti, with just Carl Furillo’s 29-game streak ahead of him. Well, you have to give it to manager Carlos Mendoza, whose decision to move Lindor to the leadoff spot is paying off big time.
The Mets have won five of their six games and are holding a 35-22 record. Now the question is, will Lindor get help from Juan Soto soon? And whether Lindor can keep this streak and roll into October. Do you think he can?
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