Morning Briefing: Juan Soto, Starling Marte Seen at Celebrity Softball Game
Good morning, Mets fans!
They might not have been there for baseball, but Juan Soto and Starling Marte were seen at loanDepot park in Miami on Saturday for a celebrity softball game.
Via Starling Marte’s Instagram.
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