The New York Mets signing Juan Soto for 15 years, $765 million signaled a new era in Queens. Soto overcoming his slow start to set a new career highs in home runs (43) and steals (36) only boosted it.
But even as Soto is within reach of a 40-40, the Mets are on the wrong side of September again. New York held first place in the NL East with a 5.5 game lead back on June 12. Baseball’s best at 45-24.
Now, despite great seasons from both Soto and Pete Alonso, the Mets once again find themselves trying to survive September.