Juan Soto lands on injured list as Mets prioritize his recovery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 9:49 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Juan Soto has been placed on the 10-day injured list after sustaining a Grade 2 left calf strain. This decision follows an MRI revealing the severity of the injury after Soto struggled to play through pain this season. The Mets, with a record of 43-61 and a slim 0.7 percent chance of playoff contention, are focusing on protecting Soto’s long-term health as they approach the Aug. 3 trade deadline. The team is now adjusting their lineup and maximizing the playing time of other players, including Luis Robert Jr. and Jorge Polanco, while also viewing prospects like Nick Morabito for potential early major league action.
- •Soto diagnosed with a Grade 2 left calf strain
- •Mets at 43-61, 18 games under.500
- •Soto's recovery impacts trade deadline strategy
- •Luis Robert Jr. and Jorge Polanco to see more playing time
- •Mets considering prospects for future lineup adjustments
- 9:49 PMYahoo Sports — As Juan Soto lands on injured list, Mets can afford to be cautious
"With the season drifting out of control and the Aug. 3 deadline ahead, the Mets can and should let Juan Soto rest over the dog days of summer.
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