Juan Soto Shifts to Left Field for Mets in 2026 Season

Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns announced that Juan Soto will move to left field for the upcoming season. While Soto has predominantly played right field, he was a full-time left fielder in 2023, suggesting the transition should not be difficult. Last season, Soto finished last among qualifiers with a minus-12 Outs Above Average in right field. Potential candidates for the Mets' right field include Carson Benge, Brett Baty, Tyrone Taylor, and MJ Melendez.