In a plot twist worthy of a daytime soap, Mets fans awoke to rumors that Juan Soto and the team were calling it quits just months into their historic megadeal. Of course, they were—it’s not like Soto’s bat has done anything wild like drive in runs lately. When your $765 million man is hitting like a backup infielder, satire starts sounding suspiciously like news.

Okay, at some point, these parody accounts have got to stop shocking people, or they will give someone a heart attack one day. This post might be from a parody account, and the possibility of this happening within the contract duration is next to impossible. But this post shows the amount of frustration fans have with Soto after seeing how the season has gone.

There is an MLB parody account called FAX Sports: MLB, and they stunned the world when this post came out. It read, “BREAKING NEWS: Juan Soto and the Mets have agreed to a $765 million buyout, with $25M paid over 15 years and $2.5M annually until the full amount is settled.” All this is a result of some fake news about Soto and his own form slump.

A few days ago, there was news that Soto does not fly with his teammates and flies in his private jet. That led to people saying that there might be a fallout between Soto and some of the other superstars like Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor. It was then cleared by Jeff Passan that there was no such thing, and Soto is still on good terms with the players and the whole team. But even if there is a fallout, nobody would actually blame any other player.

With the form Soto is in, the people are going to have a fallout with him before the players do. Soto’s slump has been uglier than a rain delay in extra innings. He’s batting just .224, with a lifeless .745 OPS that screams “panic.” At the plate, he’s chased breaking balls like they owe him money. In the right field, he botched a routine fly ball versus the Braves. Later, he overthrew third base against the Cubs, costing runs.

At this rate, the only thing Soto is hitting consistently is rock bottom. The parody post might be fiction, but the frustration fueling it is very real. Mets fans didn’t pay to watch a $765 million highlight reel of groundouts and misplays. If Soto doesn’t course-correct soon, parody might start sounding like prophecy—and Citi Field boos won’t be in jest.

Juan Soto not in right frame of mind after his slump, claims Michael Kay

Not every $765 million man walks into the clubhouse like he owns the place. Especially not when the smile is missing, the bat is quiet, and the shadows of pinstripes linger a little too long. Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay didn’t hold back, suggesting Soto’s current frame of mind with the Mets is less “conquer New York” and more “what am I doing here?”

Soto’s first season in Queens has been far from the fairy tale Mets fans envisioned. The $765 million man has struggled to find his rhythm, both at the plate and in the dugout. His numbers aren’t terrible—he’s batting a respectable .271 with 11 homers—but expectations are higher when you’re the centerpiece of a historic deal. The Mets, meanwhile, are stumbling through a sub-.500 season, and frustrations are boiling over.

Yankees broadcaster Kay didn’t mince words on The Michael Kay Show, painting a grim picture of Soto’s mindset. “People that I talked to on the Mets side… he is very, very glum around the clubhouse,” Kay said. “He does not have a hop in his step. He does not smile much. I’m not gonna say he is unhappy. How can you be unhappy with a $765 million contract? But money is not a guarantee that you are gonna be comfortable somewhere.”

Kay went further, claiming Soto actually wanted to stay with the Yankees but was overruled by family. “He wanted to return to the Yankees. That was his preference. His family said, ‘You are going to the Mets.’ His family felt very comfortable around Alex and Steve Cohen. And they said, ‘You are going to the Mets.’ And he is a guy that listens to his family.” If Soto’s current demeanor is any clue, comfort hasn’t followed him to Flushing just yet.

If Soto’s bat doesn’t heat up soon, the Mets might start wondering what exactly they paid for. A record-setting deal buys talent, not peace of mind—and certainly not pinstripe nostalgia. The Mets gave him the contract; The Bronx still holds his heart. For now, Soto remains a superstar with a superstar’s paycheck—and a supporting actor’s energy. New York doesn’t do moody millionaires quietly; the spotlight’s only getting hotter.