The New York Mets needed help.
Losers of 12 straight, the Mets entered Wednesday’s game against the visiting Minnesota Twins ranked 30th in runs scored (75) and wins (seven).
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With the news of Juan Soto’s return, and presumably talking to his teammates, the Mets responded with a 3-2 victory at Citi Field.
Soto admitted that he did not contact any of his teammates while he was out with a calf injury. During Soto’s stint on injured reserve, the Mets’ losses worsened. The four-time All-Star has remained silent since April 3.
“They’ve been away most of the time, so I haven’t spoken to them,” he told reporters before his return.
Talkative or not, the Mets got the help they needed Wednesday.
Juan Soto healed helps Mets
Soto, listed as a designated hitter, batted second against Twins starter Connor Prielipp, who was making his MLB debut. Soto went 1-for-3 with a walk and the Mets earned their first win since April 7.
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During their long streak, the Mets became the first MLB club to lose 12 consecutive games after compiling a winning record the previous season.
With the 27-year-old slugger back in the lineup, the Mets hope to make some noise. During his first at-bat on Wednesday, Soto flew to center field and lined a line drive to right field in the third inning. He walked in the fifth and singled to right field in the eighth.
Soto ended up being eliminated. I wonder what he said to his teammates after returning to the dugout?
There’s a bigger question as the Mets close out the first full month of the season.
Can Soto continue to provide enough help to turn his season around?