New York Mets slugger Juan Soto has been under quite the microscope this week. Upon boos that rang in from the New York Yankees crowd in the Bronx this weekend, the $765 million man was criticized for not running out a grounder to second base.

Despite some of his struggles this season, Brett Baty has also had some big moments for the Mets who, despite their record in the standings, have lacked in that department.

It’s an old, and somewhat trite, sports axiom – but also very applicable to the 2025 Phillies and their offseason pursuit of an emerging ace left-hander. There’s no question the Phils struck gold – so far,

Garrett Crochet (4-3, 2.00) will take the mound for Wednesday’s series finale against the New York Mets. The left-hander will face off against Mets right-hander Tylor Megill (3-4, 3.74) and presumably have a long leash with few fresh arms available to support him in the bullpen.

Garrett Crochet has dominated for the Red Sox. Behind him, though, is a group of underachievers... and Boston is in need of someone to step up as the No. 2 starter.

MLB player prop bets and odds for Peter Morgan Alonso on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, as the New York Mets take on the Boston Red Sox.

New York Mets righty Tylor Megill has stumbled across his past four starts with a 7.23 ERA and 1.55 WHIP, and he’s also pitched poorly on the road dating back to the beginning of the 2023 campaign with respective 5.89 and 1.67 marks across 107 innings. It’s a different story for the Sox.

Garrett Crochet has been the Red Sox’ best starter thus far this season, and one of the best in the league. At the same time, he hasn’t looked quite as dominant as he did prior to arriving in Boston.

MLB player prop bets and odds for Juan Jose Soto on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, as the New York Mets take on the Boston Red Sox.