Mets Planning To Reinstate Juan Soto Wednesday
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Key Points:
- The Mets plan to reinstate star hitter Juan Soto from the injured list on Wednesday without a rehab assignment, ending his two-week absence due to a right calf strain.
- Soto had a strong start to the season, batting .355/.412/.516 in the first eight games, but his injury coincided with the Mets' 11-game losing streak, dropping their record to 7-15, the worst in the National League.
- The Mets' outfield has struggled offensively during Soto's absence, hitting just .232/.305/.322 collectively, which is 17% below league average and ranks near the bottom of MLB teams.
- With Soto and Jorge Polanco both on the injured list, MJ Melendez has seen increased playing time at designated hitter, showing a hot but unsustainable start with a .357/.438/.714 line in limited plate appearances.
- The Mets will need to make a roster move to activate Soto, with likely candidates to be optioned or designated for assignment including catcher Hayden Senger, struggling outfielder Carson Benge, or Tommy Pham.
