On Monday, the New York Mets will open up a series with the Seattle Mariners in Washington.
They are coming off a three-game sweep of the Miami Marlins at Citi Field.
Most recently, the Mets won Sunday’s game by a score of 10-1.
Juan Soto finished with two hits (including a grand slam).
Mets Star Makes Honest Juan Soto Statement
GettyJuan Soto #22 of the New York Mets follows through on his sixth inning grand slam home run against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on May 31, 2026 in New York City.
After the game, Carson Benge was asked about Soto (via SNY Mets).
Benge: “I can’t even describe it. He’s so special… Watching him day-in and day-out take all these quality at-bats, it’s truly special.”
Carson Benge talks with @SteveGelbs about playing with Juan Soto and more after the Mets’ 10-1 win over the Marlins!
Looking At Soto
GettyJuan Soto #22 of the New York Mets hits a solo home run during the first inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on May 22, 2026 in Miami, Florida.
Soto is in his second season with the Mets.
He is currently batting .305 with 47 hits, 13 home runs, 29 RBI’s, 27 runs and five stolen bases in 42 games.
The 2019 World Series Champion has also had stints with the New York Yankees, San Diego Padres and Washington Nationals.
@RobBballHistory wrote: “Juan Soto hit his 257th career HR, passing Bob Allison, Larry Parrish and Vada Pinson and moved into a tie with Ian Kinsler for 240th on the All Time HR list.”
Looking At Benge
GettyCarson Benge #3 of the New York Mets reacts at home plate after his first inning home run against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on May 31, 2026 in New York City.
Benge was the 19th pick in the 2024 MLB Draft.
The 23-year-old is in the middle of his rookie year.
Right now, he is batting .253 with 50 hits, four home runs, 21 RBI’s, 28 runs and nine stolen bases in 56 games.
Looking At The Mets
GettyCarson Benge #3 of the New York Mets is congratulated by Juan Soto #22 after making a catch to end the third inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on May 4, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.
The Mets are currently 26-33 in 59 games, which has them as the fourth-place team in the National League East.
They are 5-5 over their last ten games.
Following three games with the Mariners, the Mets will visit the San Diego Padres on Friday.
New York Mets Star Makes Honest Juan Soto Statement