Why Mets decided to sit Juan Soto before Subway series vs. Yankees
NY Post
Carlos Mendoza never really convinced his star right fielder he could benefit from a rest on Wednesday.
But the Mets manager had the final call, and Juan Soto was absent from the starting lineup for the first time this season during the Mets’ 4-0 loss to the Pirates in their series finale against the Pirates at Citi Field.
“It was a back-and-forth until I finally told him, ‘You’re going to be down,’ ” Mendoza said, recounting his conversation with Soto following Tuesday’s game.
Mendoza said he wanted Soto to utilize Thursday’s off-day, coupled with his night off Wednesday, to receive a thorough break.
The Mets open the Subway Series on Friday at Yankee Stadium.
Soto, according to Mendoza, was “getting after it” in the weight room on Wednesday, instead of just relaxing.
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