Heading into Opening Day, the prevailing wisdom surrounding the Mets was that the lineup should be solid but the pitching might be an issue. So naturally through three games, the Mets have pitched well and struggled at the plate.

The New York Mets won the Juan Soto sweepstakes this offseason, signing the star right fielder to a massive 15-year, $765 million contract in free agency. The long-term deal has changed Soto’s thought process about winning a championship after shorter stints with the San Diego Padres and the New York Yankees.

The Mets didn't produce much offense in their opening series loss to the Astros, and at the center of the very early skid is their superstar shortstop.