The New York Mets are once again facing offseason turbulence, this time sparked by Juan Soto ’s birthday video that ignited widespread chatter across social media. The clip, posted shortly after midnight on Saturday, showed the Mets star dancing with friends while flashing his 2022 Home Run Derby chain—a reminder of swagger that clashed with the tone of a Mets 2025 collapse still fresh in fans’ minds.
SNY Mets TV on X (formerly known as Twitter) posted Soto’s Instagram post to their account later that morning , amplifying the clip’s reach and exposing it to a restless New York fanbase. Within hours, replies poured in as fans expressed disbelief, frustration, and mockery toward the timing of the celebration. Expand Tweet
The Mets fans’ reactions were swift and unforgiving. Across

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