The Dodgers and Mets have added serious talent to their rosters since their last meeting in October, but will that change the outcome of the series?

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza defended outfielder Juan Soto on Tuesday, a day after saying he would meet with the star over his perceived lack of hustle. "He's human. He's 26, man," Mendoza told reporters before a loss to the Boston Red Sox. "He's going to be fine. He's Juan Soto."

The 26-year-old is 2-for-11 with one walk and one stolen base across the Mets' current three-game losing streak. He also hasn't had a multi-hit game since May 9 and hasn't had a three-hit game all season.

So far, the Queens faithful have been mostly supportive, but after leaving the maelstrom of Yankee Stadium, Juan Soto had another rough series against the Red Sox.

The New York Yankees lost Juan Soto to the New York Mets in a shocking offseason move. However, a new report suggests he may not be too happy with his new team.

Around this time last year, the Mets made a key lineup decision that altered the course of their season by moving Francisco Lindor to the leadoff spot that had been occupied by Brandon Nimmo for years.