Juan Soto exits early due to calf issue as Mets fall to Dodgers
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Juan Soto left the game in the sixth inning with soreness in his left calf during the Mets' loss to the Dodgers on July 24 at Citi Field. Soto, who walked in both of his plate appearances, has been dealing with calf discomfort since July 16. The game was tied 1-1 when Soto exited, but the Dodgers ultimately scored three runs in the later innings to claim a 4-2 victory. Mets interim manager Andy Green expressed concern as Soto will undergo imaging on Saturday for further evaluation. The Mets have struggled this season and are now 0-4 against the Dodgers.
- •Soto walked twice before being replaced in the sixth inning.
- •Shohei Ohtani drove in a key run for the Dodgers with a sacrifice fly.
- •Tucker hit a two-run home run in the eighth inning for Los Angeles.
- •The Mets have lost all four games against the Dodgers this season.
- •Sean Manaea pitched six strong innings for the Mets, allowing only one run.
- 2:47 AMYahoo Sports — Juan Soto (calf) leaves early in Mets’ loss to Dodgers, to undergo imaging
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Juan Soto leaves early in Mets’ loss to Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers
"A Friday night showcase for two of baseball’s biggest stars came to an early end for Juan Soto, who exited in the sixth inning due to soreness in his ailing left calf. Shohei Ohtani then took advantage of the spotlight, driving in the go-ahead run with a seventh-inning sacrifice fly in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 4-2 win over the Mets at Citi Field. Serving as the Mets’ designated hitter, Soto ...
"NEW YORK — A Friday night showcase for two of baseball’s biggest stars came to an early end for Juan Soto, who exited in the sixth inning due to soreness in his ailing left calf. Shohei Ohtani then took advantage of the spotlight, driving in the go-ahead run with a seventh-inning sacrifice fly in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 4-2 win over the Mets at Citi Field. Serving as the Mets’ designated ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 2:47 AMJuan Soto (calf) leaves early in Mets’ loss to Dodgers, to undergo imaging
NEW YORK — A Friday night showcase for two of baseball’s biggest stars came to an early end for Juan Soto, who exited in the sixth inning due to soreness in his ailing left calf. Shohei Ohtani then took advantage of the spotlight, driving in the go-ahead run with a seventh-inning sacrifice fly in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 4-2 win over the Mets at Citi Field. Serving as the Mets’ designated ...
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 2:00 AMJuan Soto leaves early in Mets’ loss to Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers
A Friday night showcase for two of baseball’s biggest stars came to an early end for Juan Soto, who exited in the sixth inning due to soreness in his ailing left calf. Shohei Ohtani then took advantage of the spotlight, driving in the go-ahead run with a seventh-inning sacrifice fly in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 4-2 win over the Mets at Citi Field. Serving as the Mets’ designated hitter, Soto ...
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