Mets' Stars Banged Up, Series vs Nats at Stake

0:00On April 28th, the New York Mets head into a crucial series against the Washington Nationals with two star hitters banged up. Luis Robert Jr. has lower back tightness, so he's day to day and sitting out tonight's opener. Juan Soto fell for arm tightness after throwing last Friday, but his MRI came back clean and managers hope he returns to left field in the next few. Days. Robert joined the Mets from the Chicago White Sox this offseason as their centerfielder. He started hot with a walkoff three run homer on March 28th against Pittsburgh, but he's cooled off lately, batting just 4-4. 23 in his last six games. The Mets offense ranks dead last in nearly every major league category this season. Soto's been designated hitting since returning from a 15 game calf strain absence during which the team won three, then dropped 12 straight. His bat is vital now with Francisco Lindor's sideline long term by a calf issue. Meanwhile, Robert's 28-year-old frame has injury history, playing 100 plus games in only three of his six pro seasons.

1:03Soto's four arm is in bugging his swing, which is good news for getting him locked in quick. These setbacks test the Mets depth at a bad time, but if Robert bounces back fast and Soto hits the field swinging, they could turn this series around and spark the lineup. This has been MLB News Today, powered by AI.