The Soto-Alonso partnership has revitalized the Mets, but rumors about the "Polar Bear's" departure are causing concern in Queens.. In what promised to be a season of resurgence for the New York Mets,

Although they signed superstar outfielder Juan Soto to the biggest contract in sports history over the winter, he isn't the reason for their MLB-best 21-9 record. The four-time All-Star is slashing just .

Juan Soto hit his first two home runs at Citi Field as a member of the Mets​ on Thursday afternoon, but the Diamondbacks earned a 4-2 win.