Juan Soto shines as Mets endure one of MLB's worst seasons

The New York Mets have posted a 38-54 record, sitting at the bottom of the National League and widely regarded as this season's most disappointing MLB team. The club dismissed manager Carlos Mendoza amid the slump.

Dominican outfielder Juan Soto remains the sole bright spot, posting a .299 batting average, 20 home runs, 49 RBI and leading the NL in on‑base percentage (.410), slugging (.575) and OPS (.985). At 27, he earned his fifth All‑Star selection, becoming the youngest player to appear in the Midsummer Classic with four different teams. Soto’s $765 million contract and strong performance have kept his Hall‑of‑Fame prospects alive, while he hopes to help reverse the Mets' fortunes.

Soto expressed enthusiasm for the All‑Star Game, noting the chance to meet rivals such as Yordan Álvarez, and reiterated his commitment to improving his play in Queens.