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Mets Scratch Feverish Soto, Lose 4-0 to Miami

5/25/2026

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Summary

Soto Scratched

The New York Mets scratched Juan Soto on May 24, 2026 after he arrived with a fever.
Manager Carlos Mendoza said Soto had been ill for three days, teammates were sick, and MJ Melendez took over as DH while A.J. Ewing moved to third.
The Mets managed five hits and lost 4-0 to Miami while Soto still leads the team with 10 homers, a .949 OPS and a 163 wRC+.

Summary

Mets Struggle

The Mets carry a $380 million payroll, the second-highest in MLB, and a 22-30 record.
The Mets have scored 14 runs in their last five games, including just two in the three-game series against Miami.
Manager Carlos Mendoza said outfielder Jared Young could return by the next homestand.
Pitcher Kodai Senga began a rehab assignment while the club evaluated Jonah Tong and a top prospect who was called up and DFA'd.

History

Historical Context

After the 1998 Mets finished 88-74 and missed the playoffs by one game, the franchise repeatedly chased big payrolls—101 wins in 2022 still yielded a wild-card loss, and a $765 million, 15-year deal for Juan Soto in 2024 raised expectations. Now, under owner Steve Cohen and manager Carlos Mendoza, the 2026 club endures a 12-game losing streak, echoing past failures.

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Soto Scratched

The New York Mets scratched Juan Soto on May 24, 2026 after he arrived with a fever.
Manager Carlos Mendoza said Soto had been ill for three days, teammates were sick, and MJ Melendez took over as DH while A.J. Ewing moved to third.
The Mets managed five hits and lost 4-0 to Miami while Soto still leads the team with 10 homers, a .949 OPS and a 163 wRC+.

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