New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza defended outfielder Juan Soto on Tuesday, a day after saying he would meet with the star over his perceived lack of hustle. "He's human. He's 26, man," Mendoza told reporters before a loss to the Boston Red Sox. "He's going to be fine. He's Juan Soto."

The last time the New York Mets hit a home run was courtesy of Brett Baty in their 4-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 14. That fact alone underscores just how stagnant the Mets’ offense has been lately—evident again in Tuesday's 2-0 loss to the Boston Red Sox.

The New York Mets won the offseason sweepstakes by signing superstar Juan Soto to a 15-year deal worth $765 million. Now, nearly two months into the 2025 season, Soto has become quite the talking point.