US EditionJuan Soto Says the Struggling Mets Are Still a Playoff Team: 'We Believe in Each Other'
Juan Soto's refined batting approach boosts Mets amid injuries and pitching struggles, contributing to a competitive playoff pursuit despite the team's recent seven-game deficit in the NL East.
- On August 21, 2025, Juan Soto stated the Mets remain a playoff team despite recent struggles and injuries affecting key players.
- The team's poor performance followed a string of losses and injuries, including Francisco Alvarez needing thumb surgery and Brandon Nimmo sitting out with a neck injury.
- Soto and Pete Alonso have been the Mets' offensive leaders this season, combining for a 6.7 fWAR, with Alonso breaking the franchise single-season home run record.
- Since May 1, Soto has demonstrated enhanced plate discipline, achieving a.390 wOBA and swinging at just 15% of pitches thrown outside the strike zone—well below the league average by 13%.
- Manager Mendoza stressed the need for quick improvement, noting that the team's success often depends on strong performances from Soto and Alonso.
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Juan Soto says the struggling Mets are still a playoff team: 'We believe in each other'
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