Mets Hit Rock Bottom, Soto Returns

0:00On April 23rd, the New York Mets just hit rock bottom with 12 straight losses. There were skids since 2002. No team in Major League Baseball history has ever dropped 12 in a row during a season and still reached the playoffs. They're sitting at 7 wins and 16 losses overall, getting out scored 67-22 in this nightmare stretch. Good news, though. Star left-fielder, Juan Soto returns from the injured list Wednesday after a right calf strain. Before going down on April 3rd against the Giants, he was slashing 355 with a 928 OPS. Manager Carlos Mendoza plans to ease him back. No back-to-back games yet. Mixing in designated hitter days and rest. Mendoza's keeping a real pre-game, saying Soto's bat will help boost their weak offense, but piling all the pressure on one guy ain't fair. The rest of the lineup has to step up too. After weeks of underwhelming production from guys like Francisco Lindor, Mark Theento's, and Brett Beatty. Pitching's a mess as well, with Cody Senga and David Peterson struggling in the rotation.

1:03Closer, Devin Williams blew up lately, posting a 995 ERA after giving up 7 runs and 3 outings and set up man Luke Weavers at 6. 23. Soto's presence adds firepower, but the Mets need everyone clicking to flip this season before it's too late. MLB News today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on the diamond. I'm Cory with the story.