New York Mets star Juan Soto is having a big season.
Mets' Carlos Mendoza Reacts to Juan Soto All-Star News originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Juan Soto isn’t heading to the All-Star Game—but he’s playing like a man on a mission. On the heels of a red-hot June that earned him National League Player of the Month honors, Soto continued to lead the way for the surging New York Mets, going 3-for-5 and delivering the go-ahead RBI single in the 10th inning of a dramatic 7-6 comeback win over the Orioles.
Soto’s bat didn’t cool off during the Mets’ second-round Subway Series clash with the Yankees, either. He played a crucial role in New York’s statement series win, helping the team take two of three games from their crosstown rivals. With each clutch hit, each patient at-bat, Soto continues to solidify his position as the Mets’ offensive engine.
Now batting .269 with 21 home runs, 52 RBIs, and a league-leading 72 walks, Soto’s consistency has become the anchor for a lineup that has turned its season around. His production in June was nothing short of elite: a .322/.474/.722 slash line, 11 home runs, 20 RBIs, and 25 walks over just 116 plate appearances. Even more impressively, he struck out only 20 times—proof of his refined plate discipline and ability to punish mistakes.
Still, Soto was left off this year’s National League All-Star roster. The decision baffled fans and teammates alike, but it hasn’t derailed the 26-year-old slugger’s focus. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza offered a clear endorsement of his star outfielder after the win over Baltimore.
“He’s an All-Star for us,” Mendoza told SNY, summing up what many around the league are already thinking.
"He's an All-Star for us"
— SNY (@SNYtv) July 9, 2025
- Carlos Mendoza on Juan Soto pic.twitter.com/Zbm53Ks7ls
The Mets are now playing their most inspired baseball of the year, combining power at the plate with growing confidence in the clubhouse. What began as a disappointing season is fast becoming a compelling comeback story—with Soto’s leadership and poise at its core.
If this upward trajectory continues, Soto may end the season with something far greater than an All-Star nod: a legitimate shot at postseason glory.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
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