Juan Soto has been a huge target of criticism this season ever since he joined the Mets. After signing the biggest contract in sports, fans expect more from Soto daily. It’s hard for any slugger to keep crushing bombs in every game, but Soto has been noted for his sloppy defense.
Fans have started to troll the slugger so badly that even when he makes a play, they still roast him. During the Mets vs. Dodgers game, Soto made an incredible catch in foul territory. Dodgers catcher Will Smith cranked one deep, and Soto hustled to catch the ball by leaning over the fence.
It was a crucial out for the team, and despite Juan Soto’s strong defense, fans trolled the Mets star on social media. Here’s a look at the video with some fan reactions from X.
Juan Soto shows off his glove! 👀 pic.twitter.com/LRDHcL7fBd
— MLB (@MLB) June 4, 2025
“My dog can catch that,” one fan said.
my dog can catch that…
— Frozen🐻 (@Beastawh) June 4, 2025
“But soto sucks in the field,” another fan wrote.
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“but soto sucks in the field” 🥸
— mark vientos enjoyer (@vientosenjoyer) June 4, 2025
“He never ran like that in San Diego,” another fan chipped in.
He never ran like that in San Diego.
— p. hernandez (@jdjdmama) June 4, 2025
“That was underwhelming,” wrote one fan.
That was underwhelming
— Clint Rhodes (@clint2627) June 4, 2025
“Bro’s fat ass stomach protected him from the wall,” another fan chimed in.
bro’s fat ass stomach protected him from
— Cesar (@0HTANISZN) June 4, 2025
the wall
“Even a blind squirrel gets an acorn once in a while,” one fan replied.
Even a blind squirrel gets an acorn once in a while.
— Shawn (@SPDodgerF1) June 4, 2025
101% catch rate and its a foul ball, sick post mlb
— . (@yeonreal_) June 4, 2025
Everyone’s surprised
— Roki Sasaki Hater (@aowenpad) June 4, 2025
Juan Soto’s Two-Run Homer Puts The Mets Back In The Race
Soto is picking up the pace for his team, and he’s starting to deliver in crucial moments. The Mets were trailing the Dodgers 4-3 at the top of the third inning when Soto stepped up to the plate. The slugger waited for the right moment and took Clayton Kershaw deep with a two-run blast.
Soto’s home run put the Mets back in the race as they trailed 4-3. Eventually, they took the lead against the mighty Dodgers. It was Juan Soto’s 11th home run of the season. Again, Soto came up when they needed him, and Mets fans are happy to see him pick up the pace.
The Mets have always had the upper hand against the Dodgers this season. They are ranked No. 2 in the week 10 MLB power rankings and have emerged as the World Series favorites.
