Juan Soto's Mets Debut: Playoff Push

0:00This is Corey with New York Metz News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The New York Metz are ramping up excitement as opening day nears for the 2026 season. Superstar Al Fyodor Juan Soto remains the centerpiece after the team signed him in free agency before 2025. Projections show him poise for a breakout year that could propel the Metz deep into the playoffs. Last season, the Metz stumbled with a second half collapse despite reaching the National League Championship series the year before. That disappointment sparked major roster moves by the front office, including landing a top starting pitcher to bolster the staff. Fans and experts are buzzing over Soto's potential impact. Early fangrass forecasts put him in the National League most valuable player conversation right out of the gate. This predicts Soto will hit 0.272 with a 0.411 on base percentage and 0.528 slugging that lines up to 38 home runs, 102 runs batted in, 23 stolen bases and OPS above 0.90 and 6.1.

1:07Winds above replacement, spring training has Soto shaking off a slow start from last year and his world baseball classic performance could keep him sharp. If he delivers alongside the new additions, the Metz live primed for a strong rebound. This episode is brought to you by our sponsor. See the episode description. Press play. Put your head down. The sound is already there. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com