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Juan Soto LF,RF - NYM | Fernando Tatis Jr. RF - SD |
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| Juan Soto homered in his first at-bat with the Mets, driving a Colton Gordon fastball 426 feet to left-center field. Nicholas Rodriguez Sat, Feb 22nd | Padres manager Mike Shildt said Fernando Tatis Jr. is expected to make his Cactus League debut on Friday. Ari Koslow Thu, Feb 27th |
| Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Juan Soto will play in the team's spring training opener on Saturday against the Astros. Ari Koslow Thu, Feb 20th | Fernando Tatis Jr. is back at Padres camp on Wednesday after being away with an illness. Ari Koslow Wed, Feb 26th |
| Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said he is leaning towards having Juan Soto hit second in the lineup this season. Ari Koslow Wed, Feb 19th | Padres manager Mike Shildt said Fernando Tatis Jr. is still battling illness. Ari Koslow Mon, Feb 24th |
| | Fernando Tatis Jr. is absent from Saturday’s Cactus League opener due to illness. Bruno Mulé Sat, Feb 22nd |
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| Juan Soto's 2024 performance reinforced why he's a fantasy powerhouse and contributed to his record-setting deal with the New York Mets this offseason. At just 26 years old by the end of the season, Soto demonstrated exceptional durability by appearing in 157 games. He excelled in his trademark areas, boasting a .419 on-base percentage and a .288 batting average. Soto also delivered career highs with 41 home runs and 128 runs scored while contributing 109 RBIs and seven stolen bases. There are some unknowns regarding his supporting case in New York. While Francisco Lindor is an elite option ahead of him in the order, the rest of their lineup remains an enigma depending on what else they do in free agency. Either way, Soto gives you plenty of opportunity to rack up counting stats. Just beware of a small letdown following the massive contract. Kelly Kirby - FantasyPros | Fernando Tatis Jr. dealt with injuries during the 2024 season but remained highly productive when on the field. Over 102 games, he delivered 21 home runs, 64 runs scored, 49 RBI, and 11 stolen bases. His Statcast metrics remain elite, ranking in the 99th percentile for hard-hit rate and in the 97th percentile for both average exit velocity and expected batting average. While his days of swiping 25+ bases may be behind him, Tatis continues to provide excellent power and strong ratios. If the Padres bolster their lineup through free agency, his counting stats could see a notable boost. Kelly Kirby - FantasyPros |