Soto's Homer Sparks Mets Offense, Forearm Tightness Not Concerning

0:00On April 29th, Juan Soto's dealing with some left forearm tightness, but the MRI came back clean, so no major worries there. He served as the designated hitter for the Mets in their 8-0 win over the Nationals at City Field, smashing his second homer of the season, A. 104-mile per hour blast to left center. That homer came right after Mets manager, Carlos Mendoza, noted the tightness first popped up, post-throw, on Friday. Soto's been sticking to DH duty since returning from a right calf strain, but Mendoza says he could be back in left field in the next few days. The Mets offense exploded for seven runs in the fourth inning, and Soto called it a reminder of what they're capable of. But they struggle big time without him going just 4-11 during his 15-game absence earlier this season, and even losing Francisco. Lendor to a calf strain the day Soto returned. Soto's getting treatment on the forearm and keeping up a throwing program, with his swing feeling unaffected. He hasn't played the outfield since April 3rd, but he's putting in extra cage work to shake off the rest.

1:03He's only 3-15 since coming. Back, with no extra base hits till now, a healthy Soto gives the Mets their best shot in this rough season, and that homer feels like the rhythm starting to click, just what this squad needs. To turn things around, stay locked in with New York Mets News today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.