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New York Mets star outfielder Juan Soto has issued his verdict on the Mets’ disastrous 2025 season, which saw them miss out on the playoffs despite having the best record in Major League Baseball in early June.
During his first season as a member of the New York Mets, Juan Soto held up his end of his massive 15-year, $765 million deal as he 43 home runs (a career-high), 38 steals and a .921 OPS.
Despite the best effort’s of Soto, however, the Mets completely collapsed down the stretch as they went 38-55 after having the best record in the sport on June 12, leaving the team on the outside looking into the postseason.
Juan Soto issued his verdict on the New York Mets disastrous 2025 season after second-half collapse sees them miss the playoffs
Speaking to the media after the Mets’ season-ending 4-0 loss to the Miami Marlins on Sunday, the 26-year-old outfielder was asked if he still believes in what the New York Mets are building, as his answer was unequivocal.
“One hundred percent,” Soto said when asked if he still believes in the Mets project. “One season is not going to determine what we have here. We have everything that we need to go all the way still.”
Juan Soto is asked if he stills believe in the future of the Mets:
"100 percent. One season is not going to determine what we have here. We have everything that we need to go all the way still." pic.twitter.com/RFSOuCi6v2
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) September 28, 2025
On Monday morning, Mets owner Steve Cohen took the disatrous disappointment of a 2025 season on the chin and issued a heartfelt apology to the fanbase on Twitter.
“Mets fans everywhere. I owe you an apology . You did your part by showing up and supporting the team. We didn’t do our part. We will do a post-mortem and figure out the obvious and less obvious reasons why the team didn’t perform up to your and my expectations,” Mets owner Steve Cohen posted on social media on Monday.
“We are all feeling raw emotions today. I know how much time and effort you have put into this team. The result was unacceptable. Your emotions tell me how much you care and continues to motivate the organization to do better. Thank You to the best fans in sports.”
Mets fans everywhere. I owe you an apology . You did your part by showing up and supporting the team. We didn’t do our part. We will do a post-mortem and figure out the obvious and less obvious reasons why the team didn’t perform up to your and my expectations
We are all feeling…— Steven Cohen (@StevenACohen2) September 29, 2025