One story noted that star shortstop Francisco Lindor and outfielder Juan Soto had a ‘chilly’ relationship after Soto signed his 15-year, $765 million contract to join the Mets last season, in part because ‘Lindor and Soto started off on the wrong foot when Lindor didn’t call [Soto] and welcome him to the team” in December 2024.
While speaking to reporters on Sunday, Soto wondered if he and Lindor are on the same page in the early days of spring training.
Do Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor have a good relationship?
“I think it’s a great relationship,” Soto said while talking about Lindor Laura Albanese of Newsday. “We talk all the time during the game and stuff. We help each other.”
Whatever happened behind the scenes with the 2025 Mets team president of baseball operations David Stearns has taken important steps to ensure that history does not repeat itself this year. The Mets continued by star closer Edwin Diaz, first baseman Pete Alonso, outfielder Brandon Nimmo and utility man Jeff McNeil in various ways. Now on the list third baseman Bo Bichette, first baseman Jorge Polanco, second baseman Marcus Semien, centerfielder Luis Robert Jr., top right-hander Freddy Peralta And saviors Devin Williams and Luke Weaver.
Soto seemed to choose his words carefully when asked what went wrong for the Mets last year.
“It’s in the past,” Soto said. “We forget. We focus on 2026.”
Soto also challenged his teammates to “have fun, forget about all the drama and stuff, focus on the game and win some ball games.”
Juan Soto talks about big changes
Life will be a little different for Soto in his second season with the Mets, just like he was move from right field to left field. He previously played in left field during stints with the Washington Nationals and the San Diego Padres.
“Whatever is going to help the team, I’m open to it,” Soto said of the shift, per Alex Smith from SNY. “I always work hard on defense. I’m definitely going to go back to a place that I know. I’m going to get comfortable there. I’m just going to work on my routes and work on the throws again, and I think I’m ready to go. I think it’s going to be great for the team, great for the guys that are going to play right field, guys that have been there.”
Prospect Carson Benge could emerge as the Mets’ Opening Day starting right fielder. On Sunday, Soto said he has “heard only good things about” Benge, who is known as ‘a great athlete’.
Soto might become a mentor Be excited when the Mets open the season with a series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on March 26.
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