Mets Star Francisco Lindor Had Strong Words for Juan Soto

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Elie Deglaoui | Last updated Jun 5, 2025 4:40 PM ET

Just over two months into the 2025 MLB season, the New York Mets are 39-23. They have the best record in the NL and the second-best record in the MLB, only behind the Detroit Tigers. After their NLCS loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers last year, the Mets are in a good position to have another successful campaign this season.

Despite New York's team success, some players are struggling to find their groove. This includes star outfielder Juan Soto, who signed a 15-year, $765 million contract with the team in the offseason. Through 61 games, the Dominican Republic native is hitting .232 at the plate with 11 home runs. Additionally, he is recording a career-low .366 OBP.

Recently, Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor sent a strong message to Soto, who is still very early in his tenure with the team.

Like Soto, Lindor was a coveted free agent before joining the Mets. The Puerto Rico native spent the first six years of his career with the then-Cleveland Indians before signing a 10-year, $341 million contract with New York.

Lindor recently gave some advice to Soto as he settles into his first year with the Mets and told him to "continue staying the course" (h/t Deesha Thosar of Fox Sports).

"If there's one thing that I could say, it's to stay the course," Lindor said about Soto. "It's not so much about going crazy and trying to give them what they want. Just continue to stay the course. Continue to be yourself. Continue to be Juan Soto. Continue to be that little kid that wants to be a baseball player."

Despite Soto's struggles this season, he is beginning to turn it around. In his last six games, the 26-year-old is hitting .316 with two home runs and six RBIs. It is a small sample size, but this is an encouraging sign for a Mets team that is aiming to continue its hot start to the season. Whether this is a sign of better days for Soto will be a narrative worth following the rest of the way.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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