The New York Mets were staring at disaster against the Miami Marlins on Saturday, trailing 5-0 early and 8-2 later.

Yet, Juan Soto almost dragged them back with a performance that reminded everyone why he’s worth every dollar of his historic contract.

Yes, he got some help from the bullpen (except for Edwin Diaz) and fellow stars Francisco Lindor and Mark Vientos, who went yard, but Soto was the star of the show even if the Mets couldn’t win.

Despite the Mets eventually falling 11-8, Soto’s brilliance was undeniable. The Marlins simply had no answer for the $765 million man, who looked like he was playing at a different level.

He went 2-for-2 with two walks, three runs scored, three RBI, and two stolen bases, putting together a stat line that belonged in a video game rather than a late

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