After signing the largest professional contract in sports history with the New York Mets this offseason, everyone was watching to see if Juan Soto could live up to expectations. There was no question that Soto had earned that contract, having a career slashline of .285/.421/.532 with 201 home runs, 592 RBIs, and an OPS+ of 160, while just entering his age 26 season. The question was whether or not he could live up to the expectations that come with such a big contract.
So far this season, things have not gone as expected. Whether it be the slow start Soto got off to, or his struggles in the field, many believe that he hasn't lived up to the contract.