- Mets’ Juan Soto named “Most Valuable Player” on the worst team in Baseball
Juan Soto has been named the Most Valuable Player on the New York Mets, despite the team being the worst in Major League Baseball with a 11-21 record. Soto has played in only 17 of 32 games due to injury but has posted impressive stats, including a .344 batting average and a 1.001 OPS. While Soto's performance stands out, the Mets continue to struggle, particularly in pitching, and remain at the bottom of the National League East.
- ▪The New York Mets are the worst team in Major League Baseball with an 11-21 record.
- ▪Juan Soto has played in 17 of 32 games this season due to injury.
- ▪Soto has a .344 batting average, a 1.001 OPS, and 11 walks this season.
- ▪Kerry Miller of Bleacher Report labeled Soto as the Most Valuable Player on the worst team in baseball.
- ▪The Mets are last in the National League East and have lost 12 games in a row at one point this season.
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