Outfield Struggles Under Soto's Spotlight | New York Mets News

The Mets pulled off another gritty win against the Nationals, coming from behind for the second straight game — but it’s clear the outfield’s inconsistency is becoming a problem. While Juan Soto continues to shine like a beacon, the rest of the group is dragging the team down. Rookie Carson Bench, just 23 and in his first big league season, is struggling with a .175 batting average and a .235 OBP — but don’t count him out yet. It’s early, and most rookies face this kind of adjustment phase. The real question? How long can the Mets keep relying on Soto alone while the rest of the outfield sputters? Change may be coming — and soon. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3e247ff2c2c93d16