Juan Soto names biggest reason Mets will contend in 2027 after missing MLB playoffs
New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto named one reason the team will turn it around in 2027.
Juan Soto, a star outfielder for the New York Mets, has identified one key factor he believes will help the team contend in 2027. After a disappointing 74-88 season that kept the Mets from the MLB playoffs, Soto identified rookie Carson Benge as the reason for optimism. Benge had a breakout 2026 season, finishing with a .282 batting average, 20 home runs, 65 RBI, 168 hits and 22 stolen bases.
He was the first Mets rookie to achieve both 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases. Soto's endorsement carries even more weight given his own struggles during the season, including two calf injuries that sidelined him. Soto sees Benge and other young players as part of the Mets' future and believes the organization is moving in the right direction.
Despite the need for improvement in the pitching staff and overall roster, Soto's confidence in Benge provides a glimmer of hope for Mets fans as they look ahead to the 2027 season.
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