Juan Soto's Calf Strain: Mets Playing It Safe

0:00On April 5th, Juan Soto, the met superstar outfielder, is nursing a minor right-half strain that popped up during Friday's 10-3 win over the San Francisco Giants. The 27-year-old felt tightness while running the bases, limiting him to just one ad bat and one hit before getting pulled. Earlier this week, the team confirmed he's out for Saturday's matchup against the Giants, marking his first missed game this season. After playing it safe with the 9-year veteran, monitoring him closely without rushing any big moves, fans and analysts see this as a smart, cautious step early in the 2026 campaign. Soto's been on fire, hitting 355 with a 412 on-base percentage, 11 hits, 1 homer, and 5 RBI's over 8 games too, valuable to risk long-term damage. Right now, the mets are taking a day-by-day, with no decision yet on the injured list. Players note it's minor, so a quick turnaround seems likely if rest does the trick.

1:00With a long season ahead, expect the mets to prioritize Soto's full recovery, keeping their line-up stacked for the stretch run. This has been New York Mets News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story.