Juan Soto heads to injured list with calf strain
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Juan Soto of the New York Mets has been placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to April 4 due to a right calf strain sustained during a game in San Francisco.
- The Mets have recalled infielder Ronny Mauricio from Triple-A Syracuse to fill Soto’s roster spot, with potential outfield replacements including Brett Baty, Jared Young, and Tyrone Taylor.
- Soto last missed time due to injury in 2021 and has been remarkably durable since, playing in 632 of 648 possible games from 2022-2025.
- The Mets recently signed veteran Tommy Pham to a minor-league deal as additional outfield depth; Pham is expected to need a few games to be ready.
- Soto’s absence comes at a challenging time as the Mets face a tough upcoming road trip to Dodger Stadium and Wrigley Field, and he is unlikely to return before then.
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