“Francisco Lindor Raves About Mets’ New Star Juan Soto: ‘An Exciting Player with Unmatched Energy!'”

Francisco Lindor will have a fresh superstar batting behind him in the lineup when the Mets kick off the 2025 season in late March, and it’s no secret that he’s eager to share the limelight with Juan Soto for years ahead.

“[Soto] is a fun individual, first and foremost, and an electrifying player. So that’s going to enhance the vibes as well,” Lindor recently expressed to MLB Network. “But also his professionalism — how he operates, how he prepares, how he’s ready to compete, day in and day out. I believe that’s going to resonate well with the organization, with the culture we’ve been striving to cultivate and establish.”

Soto, who officially inked his record-breaking contract with the Mets last week, will instantly simplify Lindor’s tasks in the batter’s box and give a lift to those positioned after him in the batting order. The five-time Silver Slugger batted second in 156 games started for the Yankees in 2024, achieving an impressive .287/.419/.567 with a career-best 41 home runs and 109 RBI. With such astounding production, Soto ended up third in AL MVP voting.

While the Mets’ complete lineup for Opening Day remains uncertain — further offseason adjustments are anticipated — there’s no denying Lindor’s deserving spot at the top of the batting order. The NL MVP runner-up excelled as New York’s leadoff hitter this previous season, boasting a slash line of 273/.344/.500 with 33 home runs, 39 doubles, and 91 RBI in 152 games. Lindor sets the pace at the plate, and he should only encounter more favorable pitches to hit with Soto waiting in the on-deck circle.

The Mets are constructing their future around a powerful pairing, and Soto’s talent as a patient No. 2 hitter will yield significant returns. Since debuting in the majors in 2018, he has concluded each season with an on-base percentage exceeding .400. He has also led the league in walks three times (2021-23) and registered an OPS below .900 only once throughout his career.