Juan Soto's Calf Strain: Mets' Early Season Test

0:00It's April 8th. Welcome to New York Met's News Today, AI Power Coverage of Your Squad. I'm Cory with the story. The New York Met's are facing an early test in the season with superstar outfielder Juan Soto landing on the 10-day injured list due to a calf strain. He's expected to miss two to three weeks, potentially sidelining him until late April. The move was made retroactive to April 4th, giving the team some flexibility right out the gate. Major Carlos Mendoza explained they opted for caution over day-to-day uncertainty, avoiding any rush that could worsen the issue. Soto's sticking to indoor exercises for now, holding off on baseball activities until the painfully subsides. Fans in the team feel this thing already, as Soto's absence hits hard in their lineup during this key stretch. They were called infielder Ronnie Mauricio from AAA Syracuse to fill the spot. Though Mendoza plans limited use for him initially, leaning instead on. Brett Bady and Rye Field and Carson Benj in left. Progress updates point to an early return around April 14th, but given the timeline and careful

1:04approach, it might stretch longer. This marked Soto's first non-COVID-injured list since 2021. With the Met's kicking off a series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, all eyes stay on Soto's recovery to deliver that spark and keep their season on.