Soto's Return: Mets' Slump Hangs in Balance

0:00On April 23rd, the New York Mets are in a deep slump with 12 straight losses and an offense that's ice cold. Juan Soto, their massive off-season signing, is back in action after a calf injury sidelined him for 15 games. He steps up as the designated hitter batting second against the twins tonight, hoping to spark a turnaround. Earlier this week, Soto got activated from the injured list, but he dropped the bombshell to reporters. When asked if he checked in with teammates during the skid, he said no, blaming the road schedule. No pep talks, no group chats, just silence from their star slugger. Mets fans are fired up in not in a good way. Social media is blowing up with complaints about zero team chemistry, some even calling Soto the next Robinson cano that Yankees legend who flamed out after joining the Mets and cost him 45 million in dead money. Others say he regrets ditching New York for Queens. Several inked a 15 year, $765 million deal last winter, after crushing 43 homers and 105

1:02RBIs, the year before. This season, in just eight games before the I.L., he hit 355 with 11 hits and 31 at bats, a hot start cut short. Now the pressure is on as Soto returns to the lineup. Fans want runs, not excuses, and a win to end this nightmare streak. If he delivers, it could flip the script quick. That wraps New York Mets news today, brought to you with AI. I'm Corey with the story.