Soto anchors the Mets’ second-half surge, with home-run potential and run production driving fantasy lineups. His sustained production is a bright spot amid the rotation woes, making him a cornerstone in Mets’ late-season plans.

Soto’s massive deals set the gravity for recent offseasons, acting as a benchmark rather than a direct comparator for Tucker/Schwarber. His market context echoes the scale of the modern free-agent market, shaping expectations around AAV ceilings and bidding dynamics even when not directly in play this winter.

Soto brings 30-30 upside and superb plate discipline; his counting stats project strongly with the Mets, including runs and RBI, supported by a high walk rate and a solid batting average.

Soto’s star power provides a spark—he’s the kind of player who can change offensive tempos with a single swing. His presence is a differentiator even amid Mets’ skid; if he stays hot, New York’s offense gains a crucial boost.

Soto is described as having big hits and decent games, but not carrying the Mets whole in the absence of the big-name production. Soto’s impact remains strong when the rest of the order supports him; his elite bat remains a major factor in any Mets surge.