Soto Misses Judge's Lineup Protection
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Mets outfielder Juan Soto, in a recent interview with Mike Puma, expressed his adjustment difficulties playing without Aaron Judge's protection in the batting lineup. Soto's comments came before he finally hit a home run in Monday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Despite his 15-game slump since signing a 15-year contract, Soto's statement suggests lineup protection significantly impacts performance, though this is deemed not the appropriate time for such commentary.
Mets outfielder Juan Soto, in a recent interview with Mike Puma, expressed his adjustment difficulties playing without Aaron Judge's protection in the batting lineup. Soto's comments came before he finally hit a home run in Monday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Despite his 15-game slump since signing a 15-year contract, Soto's statement suggests lineup protection significantly impacts performance, though this is deemed not the appropriate time for such commentary.
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