Juan Soto had himself a night at Citi Field, blasting two home runs. But it wasn’t the long balls that had social media buzzing. It was what happened in the dugout afterward.
In the Mets’ 4–2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks, Soto crushed his first two homers at Citi Field since signing his record-breaking 15-year, $765 million deal with the Mets this offseason. The blasts were a much-needed hit for a player who had started the season slowly, entering the game batting .241 at home.
Starling Marte made sure Juan Soto posed for the camera after his 2 home runs yesterday at Citi Field ✌ pic.twitter.com/LaaNEgYCym
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) May 2, 2025
However, during a post-home run celebration, teammate Starling Marte physically pulled Soto to pose for the cameras. Soto, who initially looked confused, offered a V Pose.
MLB Fans React To Juan Soto’s Awkward Dugout Pose
But what seemed like a harmless moment quickly turned into a storm of wild fan theories about Soto’s awkward reaction.
Some speculated that Soto’s body language indicated regret over joining the Mets, while others suggested he was simply adjusting to his new team.
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One fan said, “He didn’t want to pose clearly. He doesn’t want to play on the same team as mark vientos.”
He didn’t want to pose clearly. He doesn’t want to play on the same team as mark vientos
— Mets Headline (@Mets_Headline) May 2, 2025
Another fan commented, “It’s obvious that Soto hates the camera thing. It’s also obvious that his teammates love busting his stones. Which is hilarious.”
It’s obvious that Soto hates the camera thing. It’s also obvious that his teammates love busting his stones. Which is hilarious.
— Gene Killian (@genethelawyer) May 2, 2025
One fan claimed, “Soto clearly doesn’t understand the vibe of the Met organization. It’s different from all others. He’s learning & will eventually fit in. He need to learn not to take the game to seriously & enjoy all the moments. That’s what’s makes the Mets a fun team to watch.”
Soto clearly doesn’t understand the vibe of the @Mets organization. It’s different from all others. He’s learning & will eventually fit in. He need to learn not to take the game to seriously & enjoy all the moments. That’s what’s makes the Mets a fun team to watch. #LGM
— Felix Nuñez (@Daywalker249) May 2, 2025
One X user opined, “He didn’t even want to do it SMH.”
He didn’t even want to do it SMH
— ☝🏼K☝🏼 (@LETSGOMETS024) May 2, 2025
Another X user commented, “He looks so unhappy.”
He looks so unhappy.
— ProgressiveAir (@ProgressiveAir) May 2, 2025
One fan replied, “Poor bloke looks miserable there. Glad we didn’t re-sign him though. Awful contract.”
Poor bloke looks miserable there. Glad we didn’t re-sign him though. Awful contract.
— Brian Cashman Defender 🏴 (@IAmNOTCashman) May 2, 2025
Despite the awkward moment, Soto’s performance was a positive sign. His two solo shots were the Mets’ only runs in the game.
Manager Carlos Mendoza expressed confidence in Soto, noting that his strong exit velocity indicated a return to form.
“It’s always good to see it,” Mendoza said. “We knew he was close.”
Juan Soto and the Mets will next be seen in action on Friday against the Cardinals at Busch Stadium.
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