New York Mets owner Steve Cohen anticipates a significant breakout from Juan Soto, despite his current season struggles, as Soto possesses elite strike zone control with 21 walks and only 18 strikeouts. Entering Monday with a .248/.374/.396 slash line and just three home runs, Soto’s performance contrasts with his historical stats, including being MLB’s active leader in on-base percentage (.419) and hitting 204 home runs in his career. Cohen, who signed Soto to a record-setting 15-year, $765-million contract, remains confident in his focus and hitting ability, suggesting a reassessment at season’s end.
