“I thought it was going to take a little bit longer, but he fit right in.” The Mets manager, Carlos Mendoza, previously commented on how Juan Soto got gelled up in the Mets clubhouse. But lately, fans are starting to wonder. Is that not true? Is Soto still adjusting to the Mets?

Well, these are the questions coming up after Soto is still struggling to find his rhythm at the plate. If that is not enough, a new clip from an insider further amplifies the rumors.

Soto’s offensive performance has experienced a noticeable decline since transitioning from the Yankees to the Mets in 2025. During his tenure with the Yankees in 2024, Soto thrived, benefiting significantly from batting ahead of Aaron Judge. This lineup configuration provided him with more favorable pitches, as pitchers were less inclined to risk walking him with the formidable Judge looming next. Just a few days ago, Soto stirred a controversy by acknowledging his advantage with the Bronx, stating, “It’s nice to hit in front of [Aaron Judge]. It just makes my job easier.“

So, there was already a controversy about whether Soto is a good fit with the Mets. This time, MLB insider, KTB.Kendrick came up with a clip showing the Mets’ dugout by beating the Nationals by 19-5. It was a good moment with a few Mets players posing for the camera. The moment came when Soto joined them for a brief time and left unamazed. Is it coincidental or a rumor, or something is not right in the clubhouse?

Well, someone like the Mets Shortstop, Francisco Lindor, could come in handy for Soto. Why? Lindor is in a unique position to understand exactly what Juan Soto is going through. Notably, Lindor’s first year with the Mets in 2021, after signing his massive 10-year, $341 million deal, was a rocky one: he batted just .230 with 20 homers and a .734 OPS, far below expectations for a superstar shortstop.

Now that Lindor is thriving again, he’s a prime example of how early struggles don’t necessarily define a long-term outcome — and that mental resilience and adaptation matter just as much as mechanics. He’s also likely serving as a mentor figure in the clubhouse, especially to Soto, who is dealing with similar expectations and scrutiny. But will that make the fans believe that everything is fine in the Mets’ clubhouse?

Fans are heartbroken with Soto

Just 3 home runs till now from the most expensive player in MLB history! Something enough to make fans leave heartbroken. However, they are left wondering about what they saw in the viral clip.

Fans are speculating that Joto’s unwillingness to stay with the Mets anymore, with one user saying, “Soto didn’t even want to be there SMH,” something his body language is showing. Is it? Well, a five-time Silver Slugger known for elite plate discipline and slugging ability, hitting just three home runs in 29 games is far below expectations. Projecting that pace across a full 162-game season puts him at roughly 17 homers, which would be the lowest full-season total of Soto’s career. Hence, it’s quite likely that Soto is not in the mood to pose for the camera.

“I’m sure he likes winning.” Now that’s something more rational to believe. Someone who is coming with 41 homers and 109 RBIs surely would not like to stay away from the limelight. But that’s not happening. The 2019 World Series winner knows how addicting it is to win and how it feels to stay below par.

It’s not easy to carry the baggage of $765 million. One user remarked, “Yeah, it’s rough having the best record in baseball.” This kind of pressure can be suffocating, especially in New York, where media scrutiny is relentless and every at-bat is magnified. When you’re the face of the franchise (or paid like it), fans expect game-changing moments nightly. If the production lags — like Soto’s current 3-HR, sub-.250 start — the criticism ramps up fast. And this is where the psychological side of baseball hits hardest. Even though Juan Soto has a proven track record of excellence, he’s human, and the combination of adjusting to a new team, lacking lineup protection, and the mental burden of that price tag can take a toll.

One user outright dismissed the theory, saying, “Maybe he should ask for a trade then. funny that hasnt happened and wont happen.” Yes, Soto might be unhappy about things going on, but it is unlikely that he would like to get traded. Juan Soto’s here with the Mets for 15 years. He knows the business and how things work. Moreover, how the Mets’ clubhouse reacted to getting Soto on their end says a lot about a good team culture. “I’m so happy,” Pete Alonso earlier reacted over his chance to play alongside Soto. Thus, Soto is just going through a rough patch, and trading is nothing but rumors. And going against the post, one user wrote, “Is gonna make 765 mil and is on the team with the best record in the league. I’m sure he’s fine.”

Why even think that Soto is not performing? It might be that all the speculations around the clip are untrue, and, normally, Soto left the scene. “It’s very subtle how that works, and you can’t just look at it in a very narrow sense,” the Mets owner, Steve Cohen, remarked about Soto’s recent figures. Yes, Soto might be lacking power hitting, but his at-bats and throws are all working fine. Moreover, when the team is standing at 21-9, leading the NL East, what to focus only on one name? Just a good series, and Soto might pose for a good time in camera!

While it’s early, this drop in power will likely stay a storyline unless he adjusts or gets some lineup protection. What do you think?