The New York Mets are set to begin an anticipated series with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
It hasn’t been the season the Mets have hoped for, as they are 43-60, and sit in last place in the NL East.
However, the schedule must roll along, and MLB’s top team, the Dodgers, are coming to Citi Field for a three-game set.
After getting the day off on Wednesday, the Mets have announced a notable Juan Soto lineup decision before game one of the Dodgers series.
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Juan Soto Back in Lineup for Dodgers Series Opener
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JULY 18: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets smiles at bat in the eighth inning during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on July 18, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
Ahead of game one against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday evening, Juan Soto is back in the Mets batting order.
Here is the full lineup for the Mets on 7/24, courtesy of @UnderdogMLB:
Mets 7/24: “A. Ewing LF J. Soto DH B. Bichette 3B F. Lindor SS C. Benge RF L. Robert Jr. CF J. Young 1B M. Semien 2B F. Alvarez C S. Manaea SP”
A. Ewing LF J. Soto DH B. Bichette 3B F. Lindor SS C. Benge RF L. Robert Jr. CF J. Young 1B M. Semien 2B F. Alvarez C
S. Manaea SP
Other notable things from the lineup: Francisco Lindor is in cleanup, and Francisco Alvarez gets the start behind the plate to form a battery with Sean Manaea.
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Juan Soto’s 2026 Season with the Mets
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JULY 19: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets stands on first base after hitting an RBI single in the sixth inning during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on July 19, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Mets won 6-1. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)
While the season has been filled with a lot of disappointment for Mets fans, Juan Soto continues to prove he’s one of the best hitters in MLB.
Fanduel.com recently previewed the Dodgers-Mets series and wrote about Juan Soto’s 2026 campaign so far.
“Soto is hitting for a .283 BA, .404 OBP and .539 SLG with a 13.4% strikeout rate and a 17.1% walk rate. His OPS is .944, which ranks 5th in MLB, and he has scored 46 runs. In 357 plate appearances, he has hit 21 home runs (18th in MLB) and driven in 52 runs. Soto has recorded seven steals on 10 attempts. In his previous game he had a hitless showing (0 for 4) against the Brewers.”
Stay updated on all the latest New York Mets news/updates/rumors over the next week and a half, as the Mets are expected to be MLB trade deadline sellers.
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