Mendoza: Aggravation may have contributed in Juan Soto’s

BOSTON (AP)– Mets manager Carlos Mendoza wouldn’t enter specifics on any conversion he had with slugger Juan Soto after a lack of hustle left him with a single instead of additional bases in New york city’s series opener at Boston.Advertisement Mendoza

stated disappointment may have played a role in Soto’s reaction to a line drive in the 6th inning Monday night that bounced high off the Green Monster as Soto stood and enjoyed from the batter’s box in the Mets ‘3-1 loss. “I think he’s comfortable, however once again, whatever is new. Not just a new team, however there’s the brand-new contract, the expectations, “Mendoza told press reporters before the Mets played the Red Sox on Tuesday night in the second game of the series.”That’s our job as an

organization, to continue to help him. But I do seem like he remains in a good place. And look, it’s about outcomes, there, too. There’s a great deal of noise here, but he’s going to be fine. He’s too good of a player and we’ll be right there with him.”

Mendoza sounded rather more understanding Tuesday than he did after the game Monday night, when he said he would have a chat with the $765 million star who is in his first season with the Mets.Advertisement “The guy’s

contending. I’ll tell you that,”he stated. “It takes place, guy. They’re human.”

Mendoza stated Soto isn’t the first player to clang a ball off the Beast and wind up with a single.

“A lot of times the disappointments are going to get the very best out of them, specifically a guy like that. He’s so gifted and had a lot success early in his profession. Today he feels like possibly he might do a little bit more for the team. And he becomes part of it and that’s part of the conversation here, comprehending the personal,” Mendoza said.Mendoza stated Soto comprehends the additional pressure that includes a giant contract and the expectations it brings. He stated that belongs to Soto’s function as one of the very best players in the game.Advertisement “Knowing the player, I’m pretty sure there

‘s something there because again– he’s elite. He’s a special player and you know he cares– he cares a lot,”Mendoza stated. ___ AP MLB: https://www.apnews.com/hub/MLB