Juan Soto reflects on Mets' missed playoffs and future hopes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 3:43 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Juan Soto expressed disappointment regarding the Mets' 2026 season, attributing part of the team's failure to his performance. In an interview before the Mets' loss to the Rangers, he stated that he must improve to help the team succeed. Despite strong personal statistics, including 27 home runs in just 108 games, injuries hindered his contributions this season. Looking ahead, Soto encouraged the Mets to be active in the offseason to strengthen the roster alongside their promising young players. He highlighted the importance of maintaining the young core and adding quality players to achieve playoff aspirations in 2027.
- •Soto blames himself for Mets missing playoffs in 2026.
- •He is batting.274 with 27 home runs before the season's end.
- •Injuries limited Soto to 108 games this season.
- •Soto supports the young core and seeks offseason roster improvements.
- •The Mets' playoff hopes hinge on offseason activities ahead of 2027.
- 3:43 AMYahoo Sports — Juan Soto blames self for Mets missing playoffs in 2026; hopes team is active this offseason
"Juan Soto opened up about the Mets' 2026 season, the organization's direction, the young core and his hopes for the offseason.
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