Mets’ Juan Soto enjoying homer surge after slow start to season
Juan Soto of the New York Mets is experiencing a surge in home runs after a slow start to the season. He has hit six home runs in his last seven games, contributing to the team's recent success. Despite some lingering wrist pain, Soto remains focused on helping his team by getting on base and making impactful plays.
- ▪Juan Soto has hit six home runs in his last seven games.
- ▪He missed two games due to a fever but has returned to strong performance.
- ▪Soto has a history of hitting 40 home runs in back-to-back seasons.
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MLB New York Mets Mets’ Juan Soto enjoying homer surge after slow start to season By Ryan Dunleavy Published May 28, 2026, 10:52 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Juan Soto’s bat has an extra charge in it lately. Soto, who has become more of a power hitter in New York than he was in Washington or San Diego, has six home runs in his past seven games (27 plate appearances) and eight in his past 12. “It’s not much of a difference — I keep thinking to do damage every time,” Soto said Wednesday night after his first-inning solo home run gave the Mets a lead they never relinquished in a 4-2 win against the Reds. “The difference is the result. Sometimes I get the result, sometimes I don’t. I feel good. I’ve been seeing the ball well.
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