New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza defended outfielder Juan Soto on Tuesday, a day after saying he would meet with the star over his perceived lack of hustle. "He's human. He's 26, man," Mendoza told reporters before a loss to the Boston Red Sox. "He's going to be fine. He's Juan Soto."

Juan Soto's return to Yankee Stadium was tougher than anticipated, and now New York Mets executives are questioning how much he wants to play for them.