New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto made his intentions clear as the 2026 season nears: he’s chasing a World Series title. Speaking from the team’s spring training facility in Port St. Lucie, Florida, Soto emphasized that settling for anything less than a championship is not in his plans since joining the Mets.
In an on-site interview with SNY, Soto, dressed in full team gear, addressed reporters about the team’s mindset for the upcoming season. The clip quickly circulated on X, formerly Twitter, reaching fans, players, and front offices across the league.
“Another World Series. Why not? That’s the main goal since day one when I signed here, to win a World Series. We’re going to give it all to win it,” Soto said.
The network shared the video Saturday, just ahead of the Mets’ exhibition matchup with the Washington Nationals. The timing was significant, as spring training often provides the first public glimpse of a team’s identity. Soto’s statement left no ambiguity—he expects the Mets to compete at the highest level immediately, not at some distant point.
The Mets invested heavily in Soto, signing him to a 15-year, $765 million deal before the 2025 season, positioning him as the franchise centerpiece. With that commitment comes pressure, but the 2019 World Series champion exudes confidence. His message was straightforward, deliberate, and focused entirely on winning.
Entering his age-27 season, Soto has compiled a .282 career batting average, 244 home runs, and a .948 OPS through 2025. His championship experience adds weight to his declaration, reinforcing why the Mets built their long-term plan around him.
While championship talk in February can sometimes feel routine, Soto’s words carried serious intent. As expectations rise in Queens, the 2020 NL batting champion has publicly set the standard: anything less than another World Series is falling short of the mission.