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Juan Soto has grown into a superstar at just 26. The budding star saw early success after he won the World Series with the Washington Nationals in just his second major league season. After bouncing off from the San Diego Padres and the New York Yankees, Soto found his long term home in Queens after signing a record 15-year, $765 million deal with the New York Mets in December.
Soto reported to Mets spring training camp at Clover Park a couple of weeks ago. The excitement in the clubhouse upon seeing him is not only limited to young guys.
Mets insider Anthony DiComo revealed on Thursday that even veterans like Francisco Lindor, Starling Marte and Pete Alonso are looking forward to learning something new from the outfielder.
DiComo shared what Lindor said to him about Soto.
"Lindor even said to me early in camp, 'I can learn something from Juan Soto,' and I think that's a great attitude to have," DiComo said.
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Francisco Lindor raves praises after Mets locked down Juan Soto in December
When General Manager David Stearns called Francisco Lindor in December to ask him about Juan Soto, the shortstop recommended him to be signed.
Fast forward, the Mets made it happen after a grueling bidding war with the Yankees.
After the signing went public, Lindor shared his reaction on Soto having all the qualities to represent the Mets culture in the best possible way.
“I did my homework, and all the stuff I heard about [Soto] was fantastic," Lindor said via MLB.com. "He’s a hard worker, someone who cares about his craft, someone who cares about his winning, someone who cares about his family, someone who cares about his teammates and somebody that wants to continue to get better.
"That’s the Mets. It sounds like the Mets. It sounds like the culture I wanted to build, be a part of. I think he’s the right man for the job.”
With two 2024 MVP finalists in the order, the Mets are arguably the team to beat in the NL alongside defending champions LA Dodgers.
