Soto's Calf Strain: Mets' Depth Steps Up

0:00It's April 7, you're listening to New York Metz News today, AI-powered coverage of your team. I'm Corey with the story. Juan Soto's lighting up the scoreboard early this season for the Metz, but now he's sideline with a right calf strain. The superstar outfielder got hurt running the bases last Friday, April 3, and the team placed him on the injured list, retroactive, to Saturday. They wasted no time calling up infielder Rodi Mauricio to fill his spot. Antonio came out swinging hot, batting 355 with 11 hits and 31 at bats, including one homer and five RBI's. That massive contract the Metz gave him means they're feeling this lost big time, especially when they want their big bat in the lineup every night. Fans and analysts are bummed, but the Metz front office isn't panicking yet. Soto's been a game-changer since signing on, and his early stats showed why he's worth every penny of that deal. The injury hits at a tough spot. That is the team bills momentum.

1:00Good news from the MRI. No major tears, just a strain that'll keep him out two to three weeks. That means he'll miss more than the minimum stint, but he's expected backbuilding on that strong start soon enough. The Metz roll on with Mauricio stepping up, proving death matters in this game. Keep an eye on Soto's rehab, he's too clushed to stay down long.