Fairly or not, Juan Soto ’s performance will be judged in the context of his 15-year, $765 million contract for the rest of his career. After all, he’s collecting paychecks on the most lucrative contract in the history of professional sports while competing in the largest media market in the world.

Despite New York's team success, some players are struggling to find their groove. This includes star outfielder Juan Soto, who signed a 15-year, $765 million contract with the team in the offseason. Through 61 games, the Dominican Republic native is hitting .232 at the plate with 11 home runs. Additionally, he is recording a career-low .366 OBP.