You also have to consider that Soto was injured for 1/3 of the season so far. I'm willing to give him longer to start hitting because of that. That said, I'm not sure that Soto is going to be a consistent .868 OPS hitter. First 39 games: .328/.433/.620/1.053 Last 102 games: .269/.336/.459/.795 After a blazing hot start, he settled into an around .800 OPS hitter. Hell, but that with solid D and the rest of the Cubs lineup, I'm satisfied as all hell. I just think people here expect him to put up a .850+ OPS and personally I'm not sure if its likely. Maybe people will disagree. He did have an exceptionally good August last year in the midst of his .795 OPS in the remaining 102 games, so there is some evidence that he can do it.