Mets' Soto Sidelined, Mauricio Steps Up

0:00On April 8th, the Mets just placed their superstar outfielder Juan Soto on the 10-day injured list with a right calf strain. That's their massive $765 million investment sideline for what looks like two to three weeks. Manager Carlos Mendoza says they're playing it safe with this tricky injury. It happened last Friday in San Francisco, and Soto set out the next two games. Instead of testing him day by day, they called up infielder Ronnie Mauricio from AAA Syracuse to cover. Soto is focusing on treatment now. No baseball drills until the soreness eases up. Mendoza made it clear there's no rush early in the season. Why push through exercises and risk worse? The team wants him fully healthy before bringing him back. Meanwhile, other nagging issues shape the moves. Breadbady's dealing with a jam thumb, so he's starting in right field. Jorge Palanco's Achilles Soreness keeps him at designated hitter, and Mauricio's versatility makes him perfect for bench duty, pinch running, or infield spots.

1:03With games against the Diamondbacks at City Field this week, the Mets are prioritizing caution across the board. They'll honor the St. John's men's basketball suite 16 team on Wednesday, keeping spirits high while they grind through these bumps. This has been New York Mets News today, powered by AI.