It's a little pointless for opponents to worry about Juan Soto getting hot.
Fewer things are as inevitable as arguably the game's greatest hitter reaching MVP-level production – and his new team has ascended to first place even as he finds his Queens sea legs.
The Mets have come out of the gate winning 15 of 22 games and, just in time for the rival Philadelphia Phillies to visit Citi Field, soared to No. 3 in USA TODAY Sports' power rankings.
New York swept four games from St. Louis this weekend and established a two-game lead over Philly in the NL East.