Baseball gives us enough reasons to smile and cry, but at the same time, it also ignites hopes in times of adversity. But can the same be said about the New York Mets, who’ve suffered losses in three consecutive games? It’s like a fallen sky, particularly for the fans who expect much more and for a team that wants to be the best this season. Now, amid the turbulent times, New York Mets owner Steve Cohen dropped a cryptic message that seemed like an attempt to defend his team and also Juan Soto, who’s been going through rough times. However, fans didn’t take it positively, as it turned out to be a backlash.
The New York Mets began the 2025 season on a good note, which put them in a good position in the National League East. Fast forward to late May, which paints quite a different picture. Although the Mets still stand at the second position in the NL East with a 30-20 record, their superstar, Juan Soto, who was signed for a massive contract, has failed to deliver. As expected, fans expressed their disappointment, demanding Soto’s scrutiny.
In an ardent attempt to offer his own perspective to the frustrated fans, Steve Cohen sent a message post-three-game losing streak. The post shared by him read, “Welcome to the ups and downs of a baseball season. This too will pass. LGM.” While it may sound a little bit optimistic from his end, it cannot be denied that the Mets have experienced a massive offensive collapse. They managed to score only three runs in their last three games. And Tuesday’s shutout loss was even worse, as Clay Holmes wasted a six-inning outing while giving away two runs and striking out five.
Steve Cohen with a message after the Mets’ first three-game losing streak of the season pic.twitter.com/kNZjLVg1Z2
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) May 21, 2025
And if that’s not enough, Max Kranick was equally dismal. But it didn’t just happen in a day. Ever since Juan Soto signed with the Mets and was welcomed with a chorus of boos, he has started to feel the pressure of having a massive $765 million contract in his name.
Shrugging off criticism, Juan Soto has been an absolute disaster this season. He posted only eight home runs and 21 RBIs at an average of .243 with a .374 OBP and a .803 OPS. But it’s not just the average and home runs that are poor, but also his lack of effort on the field, due to which he has been under scrutiny. Steve Cohen intervened in this matter to stop the criticism, only to find himself more entangled in the criticism by the fans.
Let’s take a look at what the fans have to say.
Mets billionaire owner’s attempt to defend Juan Soto sparks fans’ outrage
As soon as the post by Steve Cohen reverberated through social media, fans didn’t stop themselves from taking a dig at him as well as Juan Soto. One of them commented, “Yeah, you’re panicking.” And it seems true. While Cohen’s post was targeted to defend Juan Soto, it cannot be denied that Juan Soto has failed to live up to the expectations. His current starts have fallen down from his career slash line of .285/.421/.532, which is also a worrying sign for the Mets. And that’s probably the reason Cohen is panicking.
“Does he know who pitches for the Red Sox tomorrow? He should have waited till tomorrow’s loss to tweet this BS.” That’s a direct dig at Steve Cohen. Not to forget that the Boston Red Sox didn’t show any mercy as their pitchers toppled the Mets’ lineup, exposing their poor offense. Walker Buehler, the Red Sox’s recent acquisition, is also expected to return from the 15-day injured list, which will only complicate matters.
Does he know who pitches for the Red Sox tomorrow? He should of waited till tomorrows lost to tweet this bs
— Tkdeezly (@tkdeezly) May 21, 2025
Following this came more criticism: “Go back to insider trading, dumb***. You were way better at that than owning a baseball team .” This comment by an X user is a scathing blow at Steve Cohen, whom he demands start with an insider trading job and leave the ownership. Cohen bought the New York Mets in 2020 for $2.4 billion and is currently one of the richest owners in the league.
However, a fan seems to be hopeful that the Mets will soon make a comeback. In his comment, he wrote, “There are moments of greatness and moments of not so great. All in a major league season.” Quite a sensible comment from his end, considering the fact that baseball has its highs and lows. Moving forward, it’s worth watching whether Cohen’s message can leave a significant impact or not. It has, however, undoubtedly made a lasting impression on all of the players, and they may soon demonstrate their abilities.
A final comment came from another X user, who wrote, “Send Juan Soto back to the Yankees. We don’t want him in the Mets.” Although Juan Soto’s reason for leaving the Yankees is still unknown, it is undeniable that he hasn’t been playing at his best since joining the Mets. And that’s why he is under scrutiny and just like this fan, there are many who want him to get back to the New York Yankees.
Do you think Steve Cohen did the right thing defending Juan Soto’s slump this season?
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