Juan Soto exits game with calf soreness during Mets matchup against Phillies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 2:15 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Juan Soto left the New York Mets' game against the Philadelphia Phillies in the eighth inning on July 16 due to left calf soreness. Mets interim manager Andy Green noted that Soto had played in the All-Star Game earlier in the week and had been active recently. Although Soto had one single and three walks during the game, his condition led the team to pull him to avoid further aggravation. The Mets won the game 4-1. Green expects Soto to be available to continue in the series against the Phillies this weekend.
- •Juan Soto left the game in the eighth inning.
- •Mets won the game 4-1 against the Phillies.
- •Soto had one hit and three walks before exiting.
- •Andy Green cited precaution due to Soto's calf soreness.
- •Soto is expected to play in the remaining series this weekend.
- 2:15 AMYahoo Sports — Juan Soto injury update: What we know after Mets star exits game against Phillies
"Mets interim manager Andy Green explains why Juan Soto left Thursday's game against the Phillies early. Soto had just played in the All-Star Game.
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