Juan Soto’s lack of contact with Mets teammates during losing streak ‘overblown’
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Juan Soto, returning from the injured list during the Mets' 12-game losing streak, stated he had not been in contact with teammates to lift their spirits, citing their time on the road as a reason.
- Veteran Mets players explained that this lack of communication is normal when a player is on the injured list, as they are "out of sight, out of mind" and not experiencing the moment with the team.
- Typically, only vocal leaders might reach out via text, but most injured players maintain distance, focusing on recovery rather than team morale.
- Soto is known for speaking candidly without concern for optics, and his primary focus remains on ending the Mets' losing streak, which is their worst since 2002.
- Despite the attention on his comments, teammates believe the reaction is overblown and emphasize the importance of doing their jobs to improve team performance.
