Players like Pete Alonso, Francisco Lindor, Brandon Nimmo, and most recently, Juan Soto have highlighted their lineup, and they have led the team to a 29-20 record. While returning stars like Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso are off to strong starts, it's been a different story for newcomer Juan Soto.

Let's analyze the comments made by New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza when discussing the friction between the Mets and star right fielder Juan Soto.

The recent discussion about Juan Soto's lack of hustle on a couple of plays and some disappointment in his offensive performance has led to panic among New York Mets fans, something that many players in high-pressure environments are familiar with.