Juan Soto returns from injury, drives in game-winning run for Mets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 12:04 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Juan Soto returned from a left calf strain to play for the Mets on August 29, 2026, against the Astros. He had an immediate impact, hitting a game-winning RBI single in the fifth inning of a tied game, contributing to a 6-2 victory. This game marked Soto's first since July 25, when he was placed on the injured list. Despite the Mets' challenging season, Soto expressed his determination to support his team, having worked hard for a quick recovery. Moving forward, the Mets plan to be cautious with his playing time and will monitor him daily.
- •Soto's RBI single occurred in his first game back from injury.
- •He missed five weeks recovering from a Grade 2 left calf strain.
- •Mets are 14-9 since the trade deadline.
- •Soto expressed frustration over his time away from the field.
- •The team anticipates a careful adjustment to Soto's playing schedule.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Mets' Juan Soto motivated to return from IL by team's recent success: 'It feels really cool'
- 12:04 AMYahoo Sports — How Juan Soto views Mets' closing stretch and how he's used off injury
"The news of Juan Soto returning from the injured list to the Mets on Saturday was pretty sudden and came as a bit of a surprise seeing that it was ahead of schedule during a season where New York is out of contention.
"Juan Soto pledged that he would be back before the end of the 2026 season. On Sunday, he made an immediate impact by supplying the game-winning hit.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 1:00 AMMets' Juan Soto motivated to return from IL by team's recent success: 'It feels really cool'
The news of Juan Soto returning from the injured list to the Mets on Saturday was pretty sudden and came as a bit of a surprise seeing that it was ahead of schedule during a season where New York is out of contention.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 12:04 AMHow Juan Soto views Mets' closing stretch and how he's used off injury
Juan Soto pledged that he would be back before the end of the 2026 season. On Sunday, he made an immediate impact by supplying the game-winning hit.
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