Juan Soto, a Mets outfielder, ended a 17-game home run drought on Saturday with a fourth-inning blast against the Colorado Rockies. This home run marked his first since May 9.
Soto’s Recent Struggles
Soto’s performance was notable given his recent struggles at the plate:
- He had reached base in only four of his last seven plate appearances before the game.
- Despite ending the slump, Soto downplayed its significance, stating, "there’s still a long way to go," and emphasized the need to continue working hard.
Brandon Nimmo’s Performance
Brandon Nimmo, the Mets center fielder, also homered before Soto and praised him for showing signs of improvement by hitting the ball out of the yard when going opposite-field. Nimmo himself has been experiencing an uptick in form at bat after returning from injured reserve due to stiffness in his neck.
However, Nimmo left Saturday’s game early due to cramping in his right calf but expressed confidence that it wasn’t serious.
Ronny Mauricio’s Progress
Manager Carlos Mendoza spoke highly of shortstop Ronny Mauricio’s performance at Triple-A Syracuse following his recovery from a torn ACL:
- Mauricio has impressive numbers, including three homers over seven games since being promoted from Double-A Binghamton.
- He is focusing more on process rather than results.
Mendoza emphasized that they will continue monitoring Mauricio’s progress without rushing him back into action too quickly. If Mauricio maintains this level of performance, it may become difficult for the team not to call him up soon, along with third baseman Mark Vientos, who is currently struggling and may face occasional benching even once healthy again.
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