Soto, who spurned the Yankees for the Mets on a $765 million deal in the offseason, was the subject of a lot of reporting over the past few days, including NJ Advance Media’s Bob Klapisch, who said that Mets officials were “concerned about Soto’s lack of enthusiasm for his new team.”

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza revealed after Monday's loss to the Boston Red Sox that he plans to talk with superstar outfielder Juan Soto over his lack of hustle during the game. More news: Mets Acquire Pitcher From Diamondbacks, While Astros Trade Reliever to White Sox

Over five months after signing a record-setting contract, perennial All-Star Juan Soto officially joined the New York Mets on Monday night. When you play in Queens, your first true Mets moment has nothing to do with a home run or clutch strikeout. It’s when you get a reaction from Barstool Sports star and noted Mets superfan Frank Fleming.