Mets Sparkle Without Soto, Buzz with His Return

0:00On April 25th, while Juan Soto nursed the cap strain on the injured list, the New York Met's offense hit rock bottom, barely scraping by in 15. Games from April 4th to April 21st. They went just three wins and 12 losses, posting some of the league's worst hitting numbers and their longest skid in 24 years. Soto returned to the lineup on Wednesday after a hot start to the season where he notched a hit in every one of his first eight games with a strong slash line. The 27-year-old slugger brings serious firepower, but the team knows one bat can't fix everything. Met's manager Carlos Mendoza stressed that the pressure can't fall solely on Soto, and early signs back that up. The squad has already won their last two against the Minnesota Twin since his activation, showing a spark without him dominating. Teammates like Brett Beatty and Boba Shet stepped up big time, with Beatty drawing walks, smashing a three-run homer, and sparking rallies over those. But Shet thrived in the lead-off spot ahead of Soto, ribbing doubles and clearing bases,

1:03proving the lineup feeds off that presence. Even with Francisco Lindor now sidelined, Soto's return has the Met's buzzing with better at-bats all around, setting up hope for a real turnaround as. They build momentum. From around the league, powered by AI, this is MLB News Today.