Soto, ‘still waiting,’ homers in possible Nats finale

WASINGTON — Washington slugger Juan Soto homered off Max Scherzer in what could possibly be his remaining sport with the Nationals on Monday evening.

Soto, who walked in his different three plate appearances because the Nationals misplaced to the New York Mets 7-3, is probably the largest star who could possibly be dealt earlier than Tuesday’s commerce deadline.

“I really feel good the place I am at,” Soto stated. “I perceive it is a enterprise and they should do no matter they should do. I am simply one other participant, one other worker right here like (former teammate Ryan Zimmerman) used to say.”

A number of present teammates might additionally depart Washington because the Nationals, who personal the majors’ worst file at 35-69 and have misplaced 4 of 5, look to promote for the second consecutive yr.

Soto, a two-time All-Star and one of many few pivotal items remaining from Washington’s 2019 title group, was applauded loudly all through the evening. He walked within the first, moved to 3rd on Josh Bell’s double and scored on Starling Marte’s throwing error from proper area.

Soto additionally belted Scherzer’s pitch within the fourth to heart area for his twenty first homer of the season and 119th — and maybe final — with the Nationals.

“It means quite a bit,” Soto stated of the fan response. “It sort of feels bizarre, too, as a result of nothing’s occurred but. We’re nonetheless ready. It is type of cool on the similar time, but it surely’s type of bizarre, too.”

The Related Press contributed to this report.