New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 2 strain of his left calf and is expected to miss significant time.
Soto had been dealing with nagging discomfort in the calf for about a week before testing confirmed the more serious injury.
Key Facts
Injury: Grade 2 left calf strain
Roster Move: Placed on the 10-day injured list
Expected Absence: Significant time
2026 Stats: .293 average, 21 home runs, .947 OPS in 84 games
Juan Soto Injury Update
Mets Manager Andy Green said Soto’s latest calf injury is more severe than the right calf strain he suffered in April. That previous injury sidelined Soto for nearly three weeks, but the Mets expect this Grade 2 left calf strain to require a longer recovery. Soto had continued playing through discomfort for approximately a week before the injury worsened enough to require further evaluation.
SIC Analysis
A Grade 2 calf strain involves a partial tear of the muscle and typically requires a more cautious recovery than a mild Grade 1 strain. Because Soto’s current injury is considered more severe than the calf strain that cost him nearly three weeks in April, he is likely to remain sidelined beyond the minimum 10-day injured list period. The Mets have not yet announced a definitive return timeline.
Impact on the Mets
Soto has been one of the most productive hitters in baseball this season. He is batting .293 with 21 home runs through 84 games, while his .947 OPS ranked second in the majors entering Saturday.
His absence is a significant blow to a Mets lineup that struggled without him earlier this season. New York lost 12 consecutive games during Soto’s injured list stint in April.
