Juan Soto DHs with Forearm Tightness, Mets Cautious

0:00On April 28th, Metz Superstar Juan Soto dealt with some forearm tightness after throwing on Friday, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. The team hopes he gets back in the field soon, but tonight he's slotted as the designated hitter for their series opener against the Nationals at City. Field. Soto shifted from right field to left ahead of the 2026 season after a rough defensive year and right last time around. He's usually tough as nails, but he just came off the injured list for calf tightness on April 22nd. Since returning, he's batting 200 slash 429 slash 200 over 21 played appearances in five games. On the year though, he's still crushing a 301 slash 418 slash 413, with one homer and a 141 weighted runs. Created plus and 55 trips to the plate. Four arm issues hit position players different than pitchers, but outfielder sometimes need Tommy John's surgery, like Bryce Harper did. He bounced back. Strong as a hitter afterward, the Metz know the risks all too well.

1:03No pain when Soto swings the bat right now, so DH makes total sense with their rough start and shaky outfield death. They'll ride this out and keep him producing while he heals up. That's your New York Metz news today update, AI powered and always on.