MLB analyst criticizes Juan Soto for lack of hustle against Yankees
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 12:18 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

MLB analyst Dan Clark publicly criticized New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto for his effort during the first two games of the Subway Series against the New York Yankees in the Bronx. Clark specifically cited a game-ending double play on Friday and a missed opportunity to reach base on an error during Saturday’s contest as examples of a lack of hustle. Despite these criticisms, Soto contributed to the Mets' 12-2 victory on Saturday by hitting a home run off reliever Tim Hill. The Mets lost the first game 6-4 but successfully avoided a sweep before the series concludes on Sunday. Soto, who previously played for the Yankees, addressed the hostile reception from fans at Yankee Stadium, describing them as passionate. The Mets are scheduled to return home to Citi Field following the series finale for games against the Baltimore Orioles and the Philadelphia Phillies.
- •Dan Clark criticized Juan Soto for failing to hustle during the Subway Series.
- •The New York Mets lost 6-4 on Friday and won 12-2 on Saturday.
- •Soto hit a home run against Tim Hill in the second game.
- •The Subway Series concludes on Sunday in the Bronx.
- •The Mets face the Baltimore Orioles and Philadelphia Phillies next at Citi Field.
- 12:18 PMYahoo Sports — “What A Disgrace” – MLB Analyst Calls Out Juan Soto Over ‘Lack Of Hustle’ Vs Yankees
"Dan Clark of Dan Clark Sports criticized Mets OF Juan Soto for a lack of hustle in the first two Subway Series games in the Bronx. Clark highlighted Soto’s minimal base-running effort, including a game-ending double play on Friday and being tagged out on Saturday when he could have reached on an error.
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