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Juan Soto placed on 10-day IL after calf strain ahead of Mets-Dodgers game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 1:23 AM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Juan Soto placed on 10-day IL after calf strain ahead of Mets-Dodgers game

Summary

Juan Soto has been placed on the 10-day injured list after an MRI revealed a Grade 2 calf strain. The New York Mets outfielder has dealt with calf discomfort since the beginning of the second half and tried to push through it but ultimately couldn't play against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Interim manager Andy Green expressed disappointment at losing Soto, who has been a significant contributor to the team's lineup. Recovery from this injury is expected to take four to six weeks, complicating the Mets' chances for the remainder of the season as they sit at the bottom of the NL East with a record of 44-62.

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•Juan Soto suffered a Grade 2 calf strain and is on the IL.
•The injury worsened after attempting to run the bases.
•Mets currently have a record of 44-62, sitting last in the NL East.
•Recovery for Soto may extend into September.
•Mets are without their only All-Star for the foreseeable future.

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1:23 AMYahoo Sports — “Was in a Lot of Pain”: Juan Soto Reveals What He Went Through as He Speaks Out on Injury Setback

What they're saying

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“I don’t remember the last time I was twice on the IL in one year,” the $765 million New York Mets star, who usually logs 150+ games per season, said. That is certainly not good news for the Mets, given that Bo Bichette has regressed significantly, while even Francisco Lindor has battled injuries and struggled to put up strong numbers.
— Yahoo Sports

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