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Juan Soto's Behavior Toward Starling Marte Catches Attention on Friday
Juan Soto's Behavior Toward Starling Marte Catches Attention on Friday originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The vibes are high right now for the New York Mets as they head to Denver for a weekend series against the Colorado Rockies. The Mets sit atop the National League East with a 39-24 record after splitting four games at Dodger Stadium.
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New York is finding ways to win, and a significant reason for that is its deep and talented lineup. Two key players in the heart of that order are Starling Marte and Juan Soto. Soto, in his first full season with the Mets, has struggled at times but continues to produce when it counts.
On Friday, the Mets shared a wholesome moment between the two teammates that quickly went viral.
In a video posted by the team, Soto surprises Marte with a custom POGA console case emblazoned with the Mets logo. The gift was appreciated and highlighted the camaraderie building within the Mets' clubhouse:
"Juan Soto gifted Starling Marte with a custom Mets POGA."
Soto told Marte,
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'I know you started gaming. And we want to give you something so you can take your experience to another level. The Mets and the people from POGA have a surprise for you.'
Marte lit up in response, saying,
"Oof. That's beautiful. Thank you for that. I was looking for that a couple of days ago. Now I got a surprise from you. That is awesome, man, thank you. Now I can take my PlayStation on the road.'
New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto (22)Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Of course, this immediately caught the attention of many online:
"Look at my happy team, " this fan posted.
A responder here: "I keep forgetting normies' console game. lol."
Another happy Mets fan wrote, "The way I love them."
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"All smiles!" This fan wrote.
A Mets fan wrote, "Juan Soto, teammate of the year."
This fan wants in on the action: "It is my birthday Juan, please gift me something too."
This type of off-field chemistry is hard to quantify but easy to appreciate. It's a good sign for a team chasing October baseball.
The video ended with another heartwarming twist. Soto and Marte revealed a second POGA gift, this one for Rafael Fernandez, a Mets coaching assistant they refer to as their 'video guy.'
According to the official POGA website,
'POGA is the brand when it comes to bringing your console setup to the next level. Our mission is to give everyone the opportunity to be flexible and play wherever you want without losing quality. Get your friends, start socializing and enjoy the best gaming experience whether you are online or offline.'
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Marte has appeared in 42 games this season. The 36-year-old veteran, now in his fourth year with the Mets, is hitting .240 with four home runs.
Moments like these off the field show why clubhouse chemistry can be just as important as batting averages and ERA. For now, the Mets are winning games and having fun, and that combination could carry them deep into the postseason.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
