Mets executive: “Juan Soto is already an All-Star for us”

NEW YORK — Although he wasn’t officially selected for the 2025 All-Star Game, Dominican outfielder Juan Soto continues to prove on the field that he belongs at the event. On Tuesday night, the star of the New York Mets shined with three hits, including the decisive hit in extra innings, to lead his team to a 7-6 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.

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“For us, he is an All-Star”, stated the Venezuelan manager Carlos Mendoza emphatically at the end of the game. “Frustrating, obviously. But I hope he achieves it in the coming days. He is an All-Star.” Soto, who has participated in the All-Star Game in every full season since 2019, has three multi-hit games in July, including two games with three hits. Since June 6th, he is batting .356 with 10 home runs and 21 RBIs, according to figures shared by journalist Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. His teammate Francisco Lindor, Puerto Rican shortstop for the Mets, also spoke up: “Hopefully he receives the recognition he deserves”. In an exciting game at Camden Yards, the Mets overcame a four-run deficit with two-run homers from Lindor and Pete Alonso in the eighth inning. Already in the tenth inning, Soto hit the single that drove in the winning run, making his impact on the New York offense clear.

Still with options

Although he was left out in the initial vote, Soto still has a chance to be called up to the Mid-Season Classic, which will be held on July 15 in Atlanta, in case another National League outfielder cannot participate. That possibility increased after the Braves ruled out Venezuelan Ronald Acuña Jr. due to lower back discomfort. Soto finished the day with three singles, one run scored and one RBI, reinforcing his candidacy with decisive performances when it matters most.