Mets Legend Jose Reyes Defends Juan Soto From Critics

Jose Reyes says the criticism of Juan Soto throughout his first 12 months with the Mets is unwarranted — explaining to TMZ Sports activities the man cannot hit a house run each at-bat!

We bought the ex-New York shortstop’s ideas on the Mets and their $765 million man, and he mentioned that whereas followers anticipate quite a bit outta Soto, he is nonetheless human on the finish of the day.

“He bought like what 28 homers, he is hitting .250 one thing, you already know individuals anticipate him to perform a little bit higher,” he mentioned. “However for his first 12 months, I believe he do good.”

“Should you put his quantity the place he ranks with for instance [the] prime 20 Main League gamers proper now, he is there. I believe he’ll finish with greater than 35 homers.”

Whereas he is happy with how Soto is doing, the staff as an entire has hit a wall for the reason that All-Star break.

We requested Reyes — who spent 12 seasons with the Mets — what he thinks is up with the staff because it continues to scrap for a Wild Card spot.

“They have been one of many worst groups within the Main League with runners in scoring place,” he mentioned. “That should change. I believe currently, the pitching not too good proper now, beginning pitching.”

“Starting of the season, they had been doing so good the beginning pitching. Now, they do not do it that properly, in order that’s going to be an issue. So that should change shortly.”