The Mets have one of the most dangerous hitters in baseball locked into their lineup for the next 15 years, and now it’s up to manager Carlos Mendoza to figure out the best way to maximize Juan Soto’s impact. Early signs suggest the Mets will slot him into the No. 2 spot, right behind Francisco Lindor, who will once again lead off in 2025.
Lindor-Soto: A Potentially Lethal Duo
Soto is coming off a monster season in which he slashed .288/.419/.569 with a career-high 41 home runs, 109 RBIs, and a staggering 180 wRC+.