Juan Soto Contract: Juan Soto’s $765M deal will not guarantee the New York Mets a title as former slugger warns Steve Cohen | MLB News
The New York Mets may have made a splash with Juan Soto’s blockbuster deal, but not everyone’s convinced he’s the magic bullet for a World Series run. Former MLB slugger Trevor Plouffe has a blunt message for Mets owner Steve Cohen — Soto can’t do it alone.
Former slugger Trevor Plouffe’s reality check: Juan Soto can’t carry the Mets alone
While the excitement around Soto’s signing is sky-high, Trevor Plouffe didn’t sugarcoat his take. Speaking in a recent “Total Pro Sports” video, the former Minnesota Twins slugger made it clear that one man can’t carry a team to a championship.
“People probably aren’t going to like what I have to say about this,” Plouffe said. “But it’s not up to Juan Soto to bring a World Series title. He’s going to do everything he can, baseball is not one of those sports where one player can bring you a champion. The deal is for him to be Soto, and if he is, that’s all he can do,”
It’s a tough pill to swallow for Mets fans hoping Soto’s bat would be the final piece of the puzzle. Plouffe’s point? Soto might be a superstar, but baseball is a team sport — and even the brightest stars need a solid supporting cast.
Juan Soto joins the Mets, but will that be enough to push them to a championship?
The Mets went all-in this offseason, signing Dominican star Juan Soto to a jaw-dropping 15-year, $765 million contract — a move that instantly turned them into World Series hopefuls. But while the buzz is real, the road ahead isn’t a cakewalk. The Los Angeles Dodgers still loom large as the National League favorites, making it clear that simply adding Soto doesn’t guarantee a title.
For Steve Cohen, the billionaire behind the Mets’ ambitious rebuild, the dream is bigger than just making the playoffs — it’s about turning the Mets into a consistent World Series contender. Soto’s arrival brings them a step closer, but the 2024 Yankees’ fall to the Dodgers proved that even with star power, championships require depth and balance.
The Mets’ supporting cast: is it enough?
The Mets’ roster is stacked with offensive talent — Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, Mark Vientos, Brandon Nimmo, Starling Marte, Francisco Alvarez, Jeff McNeil, and Jose Siri. There’s no doubt they have the bats, but the real concern lies in their rotation.
Injuries are already throwing a wrench in the Mets’ pitching plans. Both Frankie Montas and Sean Manaea are sidelined for the start of the season, raising questions about whether the team has the depth to survive a long postseason push.
The pressure’s on for Cohen. While signing Soto was a bold move, the message from Plouffe is loud and clear — the Mets need more than one superstar to win it all. With the Dodgers standing tall in the National League and injuries creeping in, building a well-rounded roster might be the key to finally breaking through. Will Cohen make more moves, or will the current roster rise to the occasion? Time will tell.
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