Juan Soto Leads Mets as Sole All-Star Amid Disastrous 2026 Season

Juan Soto New York Mets All-Star Game MLB 2026 season team chemistry

The New York Mets are enduring one of their worst seasons in recent memory, sitting last in the National League East with a 36‑52 record, plagued by injuries, inconsistent play and a mid‑season managerial change. Despite the team's struggles, outfielder Juan Soto has performed strongly, posting a .298 batting average, 18 home runs, 41 RBIs and a .972 OPS over 70 games, earning his fifth All‑Star selection and becoming the Mets' only representative at the 2026 MLB All‑Star Game.

Soto also addressed speculation about his clubhouse chemistry with shortstop Francisco Lindor, joking that “our relationship is getting better because it takes time. When you meet a girl, you don’t start kissing her right away.” His comments highlight a potential bright spot for the franchise as it looks toward the offseason and the 2027 campaign.

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