It took one-quarter of Juan Soto’s first season with the Mets for controversy — and it has nothing to do with the star right fielder’s reported remaining fondness for the Yankees.

New York Mets will talk to Juan Soto about hustling out of the batter’s box his would-be home run bounce off the Green Monster for a single.

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza revealed after Monday's loss to the Boston Red Sox that he plans to talk with superstar outfielder Juan Soto over his lack of hustle during the game. More news: Mets Acquire Pitcher From Diamondbacks,