MRI reveals a right calf strain for Mets right fielder Juan Soto
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Key Points:
- New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto was diagnosed with a right calf strain following an MRI after injuring himself running from first to third base during a game against the San Francisco Giants.
- Soto described the injury as a minor strain and emphasized a day-by-day approach to his recovery, noting he feels better than the previous day and was surprised by the MRI results.
- Mets manager Carlos Mendoza observed Soto walking well and maintaining a positive attitude, expressing cautious optimism but acknowledging the need for careful management of the injury.
- The Mets have not ruled out placing Soto on the injured list but hope to avoid it, given his importance to the team.
- Soto has started the season strong, batting .355 with one home run and five RBIs in eight games, and is in the second year of a 15-year, $765 million contract.
