Mets' outfielder Juan Soto believes that he knows why he is off to a relatively slow start at the plate in his first season in Flushing.

The right fielder was 5-for-10 in his previous three games against the St. Louis Cardinals, including a two-run double that gave the Mets a 5-3 lead in Sunday’s win. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza pointed to that hit as a “good sign” that Soto was about to break out.

The New York Mets started the 2025 season with a 16-7 record. That might not come as a shock to the fanbase. However, what is a surprise is that outfielder Juan Soto has struggled out of the gates. It has even been one of the main talking points from fans and local media despite all the team’s wins.