Soto's Calf Strain: Mets Wait & See

0:00It's April 5th, New York Met's News. Today starts now, AI-powered and game-ready. I'm Cory with the story. Juan Soto, the Met's star outfielder, is day-to-day with a mild strain in his right calf. He got hurt running the bases Friday night during their win over the Giants, and an MRI Saturday confirmed it's not too serious. The team plans to weigh 48-72 hours before deciding on the injured list. Manager Carlos Mendoza says they'll check Soto's progress after Sunday's game, with the Met's heading back to city field for a homestand starting. Tuesday, against the Diamondbacks. They're off Monday, giving everyone a breather to assess. Soto felt way better Saturday morning, and compared it to tightness he had back in 2022 with the nationals where he even played the next. Day. Mendoza was shocked seeing him move around the clubhouse so well, but calf issues can be sneaky like that. The plan now is light testing in the training room, no running yet, just checking strength and push-off power.

1:01Soto sounded optimistic, saying it's not his worst calf tweak. Met's fans holding their breath on this one, especially with Soto slashing 355 through the first-day games, already with a homer, and five ribbies, though monitor him close and update as he heals up.