Juan Soto was limited to 111 games played in 2026, but his performance was one of the few bright spots for the New York Mets while he was on the field. The slugger hit .275/.393/.515 with a .908 OPS and 27 home runs. The Mets are hoping Soto can lead them to a bounce back year in 2027. Have the Mets ever considered the idea of moving Soto from left field to first base, however?

New York features a number of speedy and strong defensive outfielders within the organization. Soto is a tremendous hitter, but he isn't the best outfielder. On Tuesday, Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns was asked if the team has ever thought about moving Soto to first base, via SNY Mets.

“Juan's really motivated to be the best left fielder he can possibly be,” Stearns said. “He's gonna work extremely hard this offseason to do that, and that's where we're committed.”

Although Stearns shut it down for now, it will be interesting to see if the idea becomes reality down the road. Soto is only 28 and is capable of playing a respectable left field at the moment. However, the slugger is under contract through 2039 (his deal has a 2030 opt-out).

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There is a potential chance that Soto could follow in Bryce Harper's footsteps in the future and move from a corner outfield position to first base. It likely won't happen anytime soon barring unforeseen circumstances, though.

Soto played well despite his injuries this past season. He could have an MVP-caliber campaign in 2027 if he can stay healthy.