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Mets’ David Stearns shuts down intriguing Juan Soto first base idea
Juan Soto was limited to 111 games played in 2026, but his performance was one of the few bright spots for the New York Mets while he was on the field. The slugger hit .275/.393/.515 with a .908 OPS and 27 home runs. The Mets are hoping Soto can lead them to a bounce back year in 2027. Have the Mets ever considered the idea of moving Soto from left field to first base, however?
New York features a number of speedy and strong defensive outfielders within the organization. Soto is a tremendous hitter, but he isn’t the best outfielder. On Tuesday, Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns was asked if the team has ever thought about moving Soto to first base, via SNY Mets.