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\"Mets<\/p>\n

The New York Mets weren’t quick to announce where Juan Soto would be in their lineup.<\/p>\n

The $765 million man could hit anywhere and be the best hitter in baseball from that spot, so why rush it?<\/p>\n

But on Wednesday night, the Mets play a Spring Training game on the road against the Astros, their Opening Day opening. And the Mets put together a lineup that looks very much like it’ll look for the opener.<\/p>\n

So while not official, it’s easy to read into: Soto will bat second for the Mets, just as he did for the Yankees.<\/p>\n

After spending time in front of Aaron Judge, Soto is now bookended by Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso.<\/p>\n

Soto is the classic hitter type who would’ve hit third for most of baseball’s history, but most analysis of late suggests your best hitter should go in the No. 2 spot. It’s the best combination of on-base ability, run production and the chance to get up one extra time in a chunk of games throughout the season.<\/p>\n

It’ll be a potent top of the Mets order if it holds like it’s written out for Wednesday’s game, with young standout Mark Vientos fourth and dynamic outfielder Brandon Nimmo fifth.<\/p>\n

Soto brings it all together, of course, and no hype for his first season with the Mets is too strong.<\/p>\n

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