Juan Soto Moves to Leadoff Spot for New York Mets

Juan Soto served as the leadoff hitter and started in left field for the New York Mets in Monday's matchup against the Colorado Rockies. This marks the first time in nearly five years that Soto has hit leadoff. Manager Carlos Mendoza explained the lineup shift as an attempt to 'create traffic' at the top of the order, highlighting Soto's role as a primary offensive catalyst for the Mets as they search for answers to spark their struggling lineup.