New York Mets Announce Juan Soto Decision Before Twins Game

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - AUGUST 10: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets reacts after a run-batted-in single in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on August 10, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

On Wednesday night, the New York Mets will continue their series with the Minnesota Twins (at Citi Field).

The Mets lost by a score of 5-3 on Tuesday.

Despite the team being in the middle of a 12-game losing streak, there is a lot of excitement about Juan Soto returning to action.

He last played in a game on April 3.

Mets Announce Juan Soto Decision

For Wednesday’s game, the Mets have officially announced their starting lineup.

Soto is batting second (and is the DH).

Anthony DiComo of MLB.com wrote: “Mets Game 24 of 162, vs. MIN Wednesday, April 22, 7:10 p.m. ET RHP Connor Prielipp (MLB debut)

Bichette 3B Soto DH Robert CF Lindor SS Alvarez C Vientos 1B Semien 2B Pham LF Taylor RF –

Holmes RHP (2-2, 1.96)”

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Mets Game 24 of 162, vs. MIN Wednesday, April 22, 7:10 p.m. ET RHP Connor Prielipp (MLB debut)

Bichette 3B Soto DH Robert CF Lindor SS Alvarez C Vientos 1B Semien 2B Pham LF Taylor RF – Holmes RHP (2-2, 1.96)

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Before the injury, the Mets superstar had been batting .355 with 11 hits, one home run, five RBI’s and three runs in eight games.

Underdog MLB wrote: “Juan Soto returns to the Mets lineup on Wednesday. Mets this season in games Juan Soto plays: 4-4 Without Soto: 3-12”

The Mets Ahead Of Soto’s Return

The Mets have fallen off in a big way since losing Soto to injury.

They are the worst team in the MLB with a 7-16 record in 23 games.

At home, the Mets have gone just 3-7 in ten games played at Citi Field.

Bleacher Report wrote: “Mets have lost 12 IN A ROW 😳 Longest losing streak since 2002 and tied for 6th longest in franchise history”

Soto is in his second season playing for the Mets.

They are coming off a tough year where they missed the MLB playoffs.

Following two more games with the Twins, Soto and the Mets will remain in New York to host the Colorado Rockies on Friday.

SNY Mets wrote: “The Mets have optioned Hayden Senger to Triple-A with Juan Soto returning Senger did not enter a game during his brief stint back with the Mets”

Before the Mets, Soto also had stints with the New York Yankees, San Diego Padres and Washington Nationals over nine MLB seasons.

He is a four-time All-Star (and won the 2019 World Series with the Nationals).