Mets place star outfielder Juan Soto on IL with calf strain
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Key Points:
- The New York Mets placed Juan Soto on the 10-day injured list due to a minor right calf strain sustained while running the bases against the San Francisco Giants.
- Soto is expected to be sidelined for two to three weeks, marking his second non-COVID IL stint since May 2021.
- The 27-year-old four-time All-Star was off to a strong start this season, batting .324 with a .928 OPS in eight games before the injury.
- Jared Young, Tyrone Taylor, and Brett Baty are potential replacements in left field during Soto's absence.
- The Mets recalled infielder Ronny Mauricio from Triple-A Syracuse as a corresponding roster move.
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