The article analyzes the New York Metsâ decision to rest star player Juan Soto during a game against the Pirates, emphasizing that while it may seem counterproductive for immediate wins, such breaks are essential over the long season. The managerâs decision aligns with the teamâs strong standing in the league, allowing the Mets to afford some strategic rests. The piece highlights the importance of managing player fatigue and the need for backup players to gain experiences in less critical matches.
Sitting Soto didnât seem helpful to the immediate goal of sweeping the Pirates, but in a long season, everybody merits a breather and needs to play now and then.
If you were ever tempted to gently lift a pinky toe from the gas pedal, this was a prime opportunity. It was an acceptable moment to rest key players.
Heck, even the immortal Chris Majkowski... is briefly sidelined from the Audacy Mets radio booth. It shows that even the most reliable must take a break.
Most relevantly, we were three up on the second-place Phillies in our division. This proved it was a prime time to relax key players.
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