The 2025 All-Star Game rosters are official, and New York Mets slugger Juan Soto won’t be there.
Soto posted a .915 OPS, 21 home runs, and 51 RBIs through 89 games. Yet, the league didn’t name him a reserve for the National League squad. This is sparking debate over one of this year’s most surprising snubs.
The Mets, who have hovered around the Wild Card picture for most of the season, will be represented by closer Edwin Díaz, shortstop Francisco Lindor, and first baseman Pete Alonso. Still, Soto’s absence has left fans questioning the criteria used to assemble the team.
Soto’s Numbers Stack Up With the NL’s Best
Statistically, Soto has been one of the most productive outfielders in baseball. His .401 on-base percentage ranks near the top of the league, and his .514 slugging percentage puts him in elite territory. Combine that with his plate discipline, power, and durability, and it becomes difficult to understand why he was left off the roster.
Among NL outfielders, Soto ranks third in OPS and is tied for fourth in home runs. He’s been more productive than several All-Star selections, including Milwaukee’s Jackson Chourio and even San Diego’s Fernando Tatis Jr., who missed time with injury.
Soto walks at a rate of over 18.3% and has struck out just 62 times in nearly 400 plate appearances. He showcases an elite offensive profile—precisely the kind of skill set that typically earns a trip to the Midsummer Classic.
Did Early-Season Struggle Cost Him?
One possible explanation is timing. Soto struggled during the opening month of the season, batting just .217 in April while adjusting to life with a new team. He had higher expectations in Queens. That early slump may have stuck in the minds of voters despite his torrid performance since mid-May.
From May 15 onward, Soto is slashing .287/.432/.548 with a 1.020 OPS. He has played exactly like the star the Mets envisioned when they signed him to a massive free-agent deal last winter.
The All-Star voting process, particularly for reserves selected by managers and the Commissioner’s Office, doesn’t always reward second-half surges before the break. Soto may have paid the price for a slow start.
Soto Staying Focused Despite Snub
To his credit, Soto has stayed professional and focused on the Mets’ postseason push. When asked about how he is feeling at the batter’s box. “It’s starting to happen,” Soto said. “My swing, everything is going the right way. … Finally, the cold weather is gone, so I can have fun now.”
Soto’s mindset resonates in the Mets’ clubhouse. His leadership and presence are at the top of the order, anchoring a lineup that struggles for consistency.
With Pete Alonso and Starling Marte both producing inconsistently. Soto serves as the Mets’ most dependable offensive weapon, whether Arlington recognizes him or not.
One of the Game’s Best Deserved Better
Juan Soto might not be heading to the All-Star Game. But make no mistake: He’s been one of the National League’s best outfielders in 2025. If the Midsummer Classic is about celebrating elite talent and first-half performance. Leaving Soto off the roster feels like a clear miss. And Mets fans rightfully think that the league snubbed their superstar.
Mets Star Snubbed From 2025 All-Star Game Despite Strong First Half