Mets slugger Juan Soto exits because of right calf tightness
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Key Points:
- New York Mets slugger Juan Soto left Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning due to right calf tightness and is scheduled for an MRI on Saturday.
- Soto experienced tightness while running from first to third base and was replaced in left field after being forced out at home plate in the first inning.
- Mets manager Carlos Mendoza expressed concern about the injury, noting the calf area can be tricky and that the team must wait for further evaluation.
- Soto, 27, is in the second year of a 15-year, $765 million contract and has a strong durability record, having played at least 150 games in six of his eight MLB seasons.
- Soto has started the season strong, hitting safely in all eight Mets games and holding a career batting average of .282 with 245 home runs.
