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There’s no denying that Soto carries the weight of immense expectations linked directly to his hefty contract—one that sees him potentially earning three-quarters of a billion dollars over its duration. With this financial burden comes significant pressure to deliver superior performance. Fans who pay top dollar for tickets to see their home team deserve to see players leave everything on the field. Unfortunately, that does not seem to be happening consistently with Soto this season.