Juan Soto selected for 2026 MLB All-Star Game with Mets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto has been named to the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, marking his fifth All-Star selection overall and his first as a member of the Mets. Soto, who has a.971 OPS and leads the National League in several offensive categories, expressed enthusiasm for participating in the July 14 event at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Despite the Mets' struggles this season, Soto emphasized the importance of focusing on daily performances. Interim manager Andy Green praised Soto's talent and consistency, noting his impressive statistics amid team challenges. Soto is also considering participating in the Home Run Derby but has not made a decision yet.
- •Soto leads the NL with a.971 OPS and.406 on-base percentage
- •He has 18 home runs and 41 RBIs through 69 games this season
- •The All-Star Game will be held on July 14 in Philadelphia
- •Soto aims to use his All-Star appearance to motivate himself after a challenging previous year
- •Interim manager Green commended Soto's consistency despite team struggles
- 2:56 AMYahoo Sports — Juan Soto selected as All-Star Game starter after being snubbed in ’25: “I just let it kind of motivate me’
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Mets' Juan Soto makes 2026 MLB All-Star Game
- 11:40 PMYahoo Sports — Juan Soto relishes chance to represent Mets in fifth All-Star Game
"ATLANTA — Juan Soto knows how to hold a grudge. The New York Mets’ left fielder was named to his fifth MLB All-Star Game Saturday night, when starters were announced live on FOX. Soto was the sole player selected to represent the Mets at the 96th edition of the Midsummer Classic, which will take place July 14 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. A year after being snubbed, Soto is back among ...
"In a rough 2026 campaign for the Mets, Juan Soto's season has been an outlier. He will represent the club in the MLB All-Star Game on April 14.
"New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto was named to the 2026 MLB All-Star Game Saturday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 2:56 AMJuan Soto selected as All-Star Game starter after being snubbed in ’25: “I just let it kind of motivate me’
ATLANTA — Juan Soto knows how to hold a grudge. The New York Mets’ left fielder was named to his fifth MLB All-Star Game Saturday night, when starters were announced live on FOX. Soto was the sole player selected to represent the Mets at the 96th edition of the Midsummer Classic, which will take place July 14 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. A year after being snubbed, Soto is back among ...
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 12:00 AMMets' Juan Soto makes 2026 MLB All-Star Game
New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto was named to the 2026 MLB All-Star Game Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 11:40 PMJuan Soto relishes chance to represent Mets in fifth All-Star Game
In a rough 2026 campaign for the Mets, Juan Soto's season has been an outlier. He will represent the club in the MLB All-Star Game on April 14.
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