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News •

Soto at home in Polar Bear's house: Big bats power Mets in `storybook' Citi Field opener • Apr. 4, 2025, 9:38 PM ET (AP)
Juan Soto slugs first homer for Mets in win against Astros • Mar. 29, 2025, 12:17 AM ET (AP)
Hader strikes out Soto with 2 on to save Astros' 3-1 win over Mets • Mar. 27, 2025, 8:49 PM ET (AP)
Juan Soto strikes out with 2 on to end Mets debut and 3-1 loss to Astros • Mar. 27, 2025, 8:46 PM ET (AP)
Opening day is here: Juan Soto debuts, Paul Skenes vs Sandy Alcántara, and more • Mar. 27, 2025, 3:05 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Juan José Soto Pacheco
Born October 25, 1998 (age 26) • Santo Domingo • Dominican Republic

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