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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 24: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets reacts following the 4-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on August 24, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
On Friday evening, the New York Mets beat the San Francisco Giants (in California) by a score of 10-3.
Despite the win, the more concerning news of the night was that Juan Soto left in the first inning with an injury.
The New York Mets wrote: “Juan Soto was removed from tonight’s game with right calf tightness.”
Juan Soto was removed from tonight’s game with right calf tightness.
Sports Doctor Issues Statement On Soto Injury
GettyJuan Soto #22 of the New York Mets hits a single against the San Francisco Giants in the top of the first inning at Oracle Park on April 03, 2026 in San Francisco, California.
Jesse Morse, M.D. sent out a post (via X) with his thoughts on the injury announcement from the Mets.
Morse wrote: “Juan Soto is dealing with a calf injury. Best case scenario this is just mild tweak and not actually a strain. Might take 1-2 games off and be ok. If this is a true strain, then he will likely miss a couple weeks.”
GettyJuan Soto #22 of the New York Mets reacts in the eighth inning against the Houston Astros on Opening Day at Daikin Park on March 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.
Soto signed an enormous contract with the Mets before the 2025 season.
He is coming off his first year with the team where he hit 43 home runs.
Abbey Mastracco of The New York Daily News wrote: “Juan Soto is having imaging done on his calf. The Mets staff saw him pull up while going first-to-third and alerted the trainers. He went back with them right away. There is some concern, but the Mets are confident they can cover left field in the event he goes on the IL.”
GettyJuan Soto #22 of the New York Mets looks down prior to a spring training game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Roger Dean Stadium on February 24, 2025 in Jupiter, Florida.
Soto’s Incredible MLB Career
Soto broke into the MLB at the age of 19 with the Washington Nationals.
He helped the franchise win the 2019 World Series Championship in just his second season.
After five years in Washington, the four-time MLB All-Star then had quick stops with the San Diego Padres and New York Yankees.
In 2024, Soto helped the Yankees reach the World Series.
GettyJuan Soto #22 of the New York Yankees celebrates after hitting a home run in the 10th inning against the Cleveland Guardians during Game Five of the American League Championship Series at Progressive Field on October 19, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Over his career, Soto is batting .282 with 245 home runs, 702 RBI’s, 778 runs and 95 stolen bases.
He is on track to be a Hall of Famer one day.
Mets Right Now
GettyJuan Soto #22 of the New York Mets reacts after a run-batted-in single in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on August 10, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The Mets are now 4-4 in their first eight games of the 2026 MLB season.
They have gone 2-3 on the road.
After two more games against the Giants, the Mets will return to Citi Field and host the Arizona Diamondbacks (on April 7).
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