BOSTON — Mets supervisor Carlos Mendoza would not get into specifics on any dialog he had with slugger Juan Soto after an absence of hustle left him with a single somewhat than further bases in New York’s collection opener at Boston.
Mendoza stated frustration might have performed a task in Soto’s response to a line drive within the sixth inning Monday evening that bounced excessive off the Inexperienced Monster as Soto stood and watched from the batter’s field within the Mets’ 3-1 loss.
“I feel he is snug, however once more, the whole lot is new. Not solely a brand new group, however there’s the brand new contract, the expectations,” Mendoza advised reporters earlier than the Mets performed the Crimson Sox on Tuesday evening within the second sport of the collection.
“That is our job as a company, to proceed to assist him. However I do really feel like he is in a superb place. And look, it is about outcomes, there, too. There’s a whole lot of noise right here, however he’ll be advantageous. He is too good of a participant and we’ll be proper there with him.”
Mendoza sounded considerably extra understanding Tuesday than he did after the sport Monday evening, when he stated he would have a chat with the $765 million star who’s in his first season with the Mets.
“The man’s competing. I will let you know that,” he stated. “It occurs, man. They’re human.”
Mendoza stated Soto is not the primary participant to clang a ball off the Monster and find yourself with a single.
“Lots of instances the frustrations are going to get the perfect out of them, particularly a man like that. He is so proficient and had a lot success early in his profession. Proper now he looks like possibly he may do some bit extra for the group. And he is a part of it and that is a part of the dialog right here, understanding the private,” Mendoza stated.
Mendoza stated Soto understands the additional stress that comes with an enormous contract and the expectations it brings. He stated that is a part of Soto’s position as among the best gamers within the sport.
“Understanding the participant, I am fairly positive there’s one thing there as a result of once more – he is elite. He is a particular participant and you understand he cares – he cares rather a lot,” Mendoza stated.
