New York Mets owner Steve Cohen has invested heavily in All-Star outfielder Juan Soto, who signed a staggering 15-year, $765 million contract. Currently, Soto’s performance has been a mixed bag, hitting .257 with just three home runs and a .787 OPS. Despite these numbers, Cohen remains optimistic, highlighting Soto's ability to get on base, which has helped first baseman Pete Alonso secure 27 RBIs, ranking just behind stars Aaron Judge and Wilmer Flores.

Cohen emphasized the importance of analyzing Soto's performance beyond surface statistics, noting his knack for working counts and extending at-bats, as evidenced by his 21 walks against 19 strikeouts. However, Soto’s power numbers raise concerns; he is on pace for a career-low in home runs. Cohen believes Soto's dedication to the game will lead to improvements, urging patience until the end of the season.