On Sunday afternoon, the New York Mets will finish their series with the San Diego Padres (in California).
They are coming off a 3-2 loss on Saturday.
Juan Soto finished with one strikeout in four at-bats.
New York Mets Announce Juan Soto Decision
GettyMarcus Semien #10 and Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets celebrate on the field after defeating the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on June 05, 2026 in San Diego, California.
For Sunday’s game, the Mets have announced their starting lineup.
Via Underdog MLB: “Mets 6/7 C. Benge RF B. Bichette SS J. Soto DH J. Young 1B A. Ewing CF M. Semien 2B B. Baty 3B M. Melendez LF L. Torrens C H. Brazobán SP”
After starting at left field in each of the last two games, Soto has been moved to DH on Sunday.
It’s a smart move for the Mets to get Soto rest, while keeping his bat in the lineup.
The 2019 World Series Champion is currently batting .280 with 49 hits, 13 home runs, 29 RBI’s, 28 runs and six stolen bases in 47 games this season.
GettyJuan Soto #22 of the New York Mets looks on before the game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on June 02, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.
He is in his second year with the Mets (and ninth MLB season).
Before New York, Soto had stops with the Washington Nationals, San Diego Padres and New York Yankees.
Social Media Reacts To Sunday’s Lineup
GettyJuan Soto #22 of the New York Mets grounds out during the fourth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on June 01, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.
Here’s what people were saying about Sunday’s lineup:
@DomDNYFLA: “I’d love to see Ewing/bichette/soto/benge/young .”
@IMiss48: “Show some guts and win a rubber game”
@JJ32718: “That should’ve been the lineup last night, too”
@Masterflip_: “Let’s take the series, clinch a .500 road trip, and head home with some momentum! ”
Mets Right Now
GettyManager Carlos Mendoza #64 of the New York Mets looks on before the game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on June 02, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.
The Mets have had a very poor start to the 2026 season.
They are the last-place team in the National League East with a 28-36 record in 64 games.
Over their last ten games, the Mets have gone 6-4 (and they are 13-21 in 34 games on the road).
Following the Padres, they will return home to host the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night at Citi Field.
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