Mets Cautious with Soto's Calf, Prioritize Long-Term Health

0:00On April 7th, Juan Soto gave the New York Met a big scare Friday night when he limped off the base paths with a CAF issue. An MRI confirmed a minor right CAF strain, and the team placed him on the 10-day injured list retroactive to April 4th. They expect him back in 2-3 weeks, but they're not rushing their star outfielder. Earlier this week, the Met's recalled infielder, Ronnie Mauricio, from AAA, to field a roster spot. CAF injuries can lead to worse problems down the line, so the cautious approach makes sense this early in the season. Manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters they just want to play it safe with these tricky injuries. No day-by-day guesswork or rushed workouts. Instead, Soto's getting time to fully heal before checking all the boxes to return. The Met's showed they can handle the hit, exploding offensively Saturday in San Francisco, and rallying late Sunday to snag the series' win without. Soto's bat, players like Mark Vientos, Tyrone Taylor, Carson Benj, and Brett Beatty now

1:01get extra chances in left field to shine. Losing Soto's short-term stings less than April than later on, and prioritizing his long-term health keeps the Met's in contention for the long haul. They'll tread water while he rests upright. That's the story for today, MLB News Today, driven by AI. I'm Cory with the Story.