Juan Soto placed on injured list again with calf strain
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 1:25 AM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Juan Soto has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a Grade 2 left calf strain, marking his second calf injury this season. This latest injury follows a minor right calf strain in April that sidelined him for about three weeks. With the Mets concluding a difficult season, questions have arisen regarding their training program, especially given that Soto is one of four players with calf or Achilles injuries this season. Interim manager Andy Green indicated that Soto’s recovery timeline may extend beyond this period, with specialists reviewing his MRI. In light of Soto's absence, infielder Eric Wagaman has been called up from Triple-A Syracuse to take his place on the roster.
- •Soto sustained a Grade 2 left calf strain, his second calf injury this season.
- •Soto's recovery could take 4-6 weeks, delaying a return until September.
- •The Mets have seen multiple calf and Achilles injuries this season, raising concerns about training methods.
- •Infielder Eric Wagaman has been called up to replace Soto on the roster.
- •Interim manager Andy Green noted the team is reflecting on these injuries.
- 1:25 AMYahoo Sports — Juan Soto’s second calf injury sparks questions about Mets training
"NEW YORK — After this disaster of a Mets season ends and the Mets start their postmortem, they’ll have to find out why Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor both suffered calf injuries, Jorge Polanco suffered an Achilles injury, and whether there is any correlation with their training program. Soto was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a Grade 2 left calf strain, his second time going ...
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