Overview

• Juan Soto, in his first season with the Mets after signing a $765 million contract, is batting .243 with eight home runs and 21 RBIs through late May 2025.
• Soto has faced criticism for perceived lack of hustle and was recently dropped in the batting order by manager Carlos Mendoza.
• Dwight Gooden, a Mets legend, has publicly offered to mentor Soto, citing the pressure of his historic contract and the difficulty of adjusting to a new environment.
• Gooden highlighted Soto's youth and inexperience with such intense scrutiny, expressing confidence that the 26-year-old will overcome his current slump.
• Soto acknowledged the challenges of adapting to his new surroundings, stating that the process 'takes time' and is not as easy as it may seem.