Juan Soto is in month No. 2 of a 180-month contract signed by the future Hall of Fame outfielder with the New York Mets, and by all accounts, it’s not going great. Here are some headlines from this week: Juan Soto is ‘very,

Mike Piazza is familiar with the growing pains that come along with the high-pressure environment that surrounds the New York Mets. So the beloved former catcher had some thought the Juan Soto criticism that came to a head this week after a perceived lack of hustle and some fan disappointment in the slugger’s offensive performance thus far.

Players like Pete Alonso, Francisco Lindor, Brandon Nimmo, and most recently, Juan Soto have highlighted their lineup, and they have led the team to a 29-20 record. While returning stars like Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso are off to strong starts, it's been a different story for newcomer Juan Soto.