Before the Mets’ 4-1 victory over the Cardinals, manager Carlos Mendoza addressed Juan Soto‘s slow start and Brandon Nimmo‘s struggles, noting that Soto still maintains an .830 OPS despite recent performance. Mendoza emphasized the importance of Soto being himself and handling pressure well, while highlighting Nimmo’s aggressive approach at the plate, which has not yet yielded results. Mendoza also discussed center field options in light of Jose Siri‘s injury, indicating flexibility with players like Nimmo and Luisangel Acuña for potential starts.
