Soto got off to a rough start in his Mets career, logging a .752 OPS in April and batting just .219 in May. But he was scorching hot in June, hitting .322/.474/.722 with 11 homers and 20 RBIs in 27 games, which was enough to earn him the NL Player of the Month honors.

Still, Soto was left off this year’s National League All-Star roster. The decision baffled fans and teammates alike, but it hasn’t derailed the 26-year-old slugger’s focus. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza offered a clear endorsement of his star outfielder after the win over Baltimore.

Star, despite the snub he received from those who selected the National League squad, but manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters Tuesday, "I'm hoping in the next couple of days we hear something and he makes it.