"Adding a guy like Juan Soto is going to help a lot" – Francisco Lindor on the Mets’ culture shift with superstar's arrival

It's safe to say that the offseason has belonged to superstar outfielder Juan Soto. The slugger inked a record-setting 15-year, $765 million deal to move from the New York Yankees to the New York Mets, shifting the league's landscape heading into 2025.

After making an impressive run to the National League Championship Series, the New York Mets and their owner Steve Cohen entered the offseason to make a splash. They have already achieved that goal by bringing a true game-changer into the fold in the shape of Soto.

During an offseason community appearance at the Montverde Academy in Florida, New York Mets superstar and National League MVP Finalist Francisco Lindor spoke about Soto.

"He's a fun guy, number one, and he's an electric player, so that's going to add to the vibes as well," Lindor said. "But also his professionalism, how he works, how he prepares, how he's ready to compete day in and day out, I think that's going to go well with the organization."

There is no doubting Soto's talent. Pairing him with a superstar like Francisco Lindor will create a dynamic duo that can compete with anyone. Aside from the skills that Soto has shown throughout his career, Lindor believes that he is going to thrive in the Mets' culture.

"The job that Steve, Alex, Stearns, the whole front office, and Mendoza are do, which is build this culture and create an atmosphere where the fans come an have fun, the players have fun, the families enjoy the game but we're going to go out and give everything we've got," Lindor said. "I think that adding a guy like Juan Soto is going to help a lot."

The New York Mets still have some questions about their roster despite adding Juan Soto

Even though Juan Soto was the biggest fish in the free agent market, he alone does not answer all the questions remaining about the New York Mets' roster. The club still needs to figure out their infield, particularly at first base. The Mets remain linked to All-Star slugger Pete Alonso, a reunion that makes the most sense for both parties.

Aside from Alonso, the team's rotation leaves something to be desired. While the combination of Kodai Senga, Frankie Montas, Clay Holmes, David Peterson and Paul Blackburn is solid, the front office might need to bring in another elite arm to help their World Series push.