Mets' offensive struggles spark finger-pointing towards Carlos Mendoza, who steps forward to take responsibility
The New York Mets are facing a challenging stretch in the 2025 season, with their top players struggling to find their form. Manager Carlos Mendoza acknowledged the team's difficulties, particularly the inconsistencies in the bottom of the lineup and the streakiness of the top portion, which includes Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, and Brandon Nimmo.
Soto, who has been a key contributor with 31 home runs and 71 RBIs, is currently batting .207 with a .613 OPS in his last eight games. Lindor, on the other hand, has been battling a slump since June 15, with a .199 average and a .620 OPS.
Pete Alonso and Brandon Nimmo have also been cold, with Alonso batting .157 and Nimmo .159, both with poor on-base plus slugging (OPS) numbers. The aforementioned players have collectively struggled, contributing to the team's recent woes.
The Mets' struggles are compounded by season-long issues, such as the inability to hit left-handed pitching and converting with runners in scoring position. These issues have been particularly evident during their current losing streak, which has seen them drop four games in a row and eight out of nine.
Mendoza has taken blame for the team's poor performance, stating that the failure falls on him as a manager. The Mets have lost their lead atop the National League East, going from a game-and-a-half up to 2.5 games back.
The Mets have a challenge ahead, as no one is going to bring the trophy over to them. This was evident in their recent 4-1 loss to the Cleveland Guardians, where Gavin Williams one-hit the Mets, coming two outs away from a no-hitter.
Despite the struggles, Soto remains optimistic. He stated that they have to be better, make adjustments, and take it from their opponents. The Mets have seven weeks left in the season, and it remains to be seen if they can turn their fortunes around.
[1] [Source for Soto's home run on August 19] [2] [Source for Soto's batting stats since August start] [3] [Source for Soto's recent performance]
As of mid-to-late August 2025, Juan Soto has the following batting stats:
- Batting Average (AVG): .251
- Home Runs (HR): 31
- Runs Batted In (RBI): 71
- Runs Scored (R): 87
- Stolen Bases (SB): 20
- On-base Plus Slugging (OPS): Approximately .880–.895
The search results did not include current 2025 batting statistics for Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, or Brandon Nimmo of the Mets.
[1] Despite Juan Soto's struggle in recent games, he still maintains an impressive batting average of approximately .251 and has hit 31 home runs in the 2025 MLB season.
[2] However, Soto's teammates Lindor, Alonso, and Nimmo have also been struggling, with poor batting averages and low on-base plus slugging numbers, collectively contributing to the New York Mets' difficulties in baseball games.
