As is typical in the New York pressure cooker, Juan Soto was under the microscope from the moment he arrived in Queens. The post Juan Soto’s Struggles Overshadowing Bigger Batting Concern in Mets Lineup,

Put Dwight “Doc” Gooden in the camp of those not worried about Juan Soto’s long-term Mets future. Soto, 26, is off to a lackluster start to his Mets tenure after signing a record 15-year, $765 million contract in the offseason – including a 0-for-5 performance in the team’s 7-5 loss to the Dodgers in 13 innings at Citi Field on Friday night.

The recent discussion about Juan Soto's lack of hustle on a couple of plays and some disappointment in his offensive performance has led to panic among New York Mets fans, something that many players in high-pressure environments are familiar with.