Juan Soto makes Carlos Mendoza and David Stearns comment after Mets swept again

Juan Soto defended New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza and President David Stearns after the team was swept by the Colorado Rockies following a brutal stretch of 12 straight losses in April. The Mets are spiraling fast, with a record of 9-19 in the NL East, and sit fourth in the division. The team has now dropped 16 of its last 18 MLB games. Soto refused to place blame on Mendoza or Stearns, emphasizing that the team’s performance is their responsibility. The 27-year-old four-time All-Star outfielder, the highest-paid player on the Mets roster after a $765 million deal, went 2 for 9 in the series with zero home runs or RBIs. Fans criticized the team’s leadership, with many blaming Mendoza’s perceived lack of action during the sweep, particularly the body language of players like Ronny Mauricio, Bo Bichette, and Brett Baty. Some fans also questioned the roster construction and front office decisions. The Mets’ biggest criticism this season has been their failure to score in key situations. The team is still chasing their first World Series title since 1986. Mendoza, who has coached 350 games with a .517 career winning percentage, finished third in National League Manager of the Year honors in his first year with the team. The franchise’s recent losing streaks—including a record 17 consecutive defeats in 1962—highlight the challenges ahead. Steve Cohen became the majority owner in 2020, and Mendoza has been with the team since 2024.