Juan Soto's first season with the Mets is mired in disappointment, marked by defensive miscues and offensive struggles that have the team spiraling. Owner Steve Cohen is publicly managing expectations and dismissing trade rumors while the roster grapples with mounting losses.
·Soto misread a fly ball that turned into a Little League home run, exemplifying the team's ongoing defensive lapses
·Steve Cohen confirmed the Soto-Lindor partnership will continue despite trade speculation circulating around the underperforming duo
·Defensive failures and inconsistent play have compounded the Mets' losing stretch as the season deteriorates
·Team officials are concerned about the psychological toll of the lost season on younger roster pieces
drawn from Bleacher Report, Rural Radio Network, Crossing Broad, MLB.com · updated 12h ago