Juan Soto's injury creates uncertainty as Francisco Lindor returns to Mets
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 5:31 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Juan Soto's status remains uncertain due to a back injury that may keep him sidelined beyond Wednesday. The New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza mentioned a possible trip to the injured list for Soto, who left Tuesday night's game against the Chicago Cubs after four innings. Meanwhile, Francisco Lindor is prepared to return to the lineup after recovering from a strained calf. Lindor completed a successful rehab assignment and is expected to be activated before Wednesday's doubleheader. The Mets have struggled this season, sitting in last place, and hope to have both stars in the lineup for a potential turnaround. Additionally, Kodai Senga has been moved to the bullpen after recent struggles as a starter.
- •Soto left the game against the Cubs due to a tight back.
- •Lindor is prepared to return from a calf strain.
- •Mets are currently in last place, seven games out of a playoff spot.
- •Senga's ERA has risen to 10.08 following poor performance.
- •Mendoza is cautious with Lindor after his lengthy injury absence.
- 8:40 PMYahoo Sports — Star shortstop Francisco Lindor returns, but Mets still face injury woes
- 5:31 PMYahoo Sports — Soto's status is undetermined as Lindor gets ready to rejoin Mets, and Senga shifts to bullpen
"Francisco Lindor is ready to rejoin the New York Mets — just as Juan Soto deals with a back injury that may sideline him beyond Wednesday. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said he couldn’t rule out a trip to the injured list for Soto, who exited a 9-6 loss to the Chicago Cubs after the fourth inning Tuesday night because of a tight back. Mendoza said he hoped Soto could be available at some point Wednesday but acknowledged a level of concern for the superstar outfielder, who is in the second season of a 15-year, $765 million deal.
"Francisco Lindor returns to the Mets lineup as Juan Soto deals with a back injury amid a season of mounting losses.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 8:40 PMStar shortstop Francisco Lindor returns, but Mets still face injury woes
Francisco Lindor returns to the Mets lineup as Juan Soto deals with a back injury amid a season of mounting losses.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 5:31 PMSoto's status is undetermined as Lindor gets ready to rejoin Mets, and Senga shifts to bullpen
Francisco Lindor is ready to rejoin the New York Mets — just as Juan Soto deals with a back injury that may sideline him beyond Wednesday. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said he couldn’t rule out a trip to the injured list for Soto, who exited a 9-6 loss to the Chicago Cubs after the fourth inning Tuesday night because of a tight back. Mendoza said he hoped Soto could be available at some point Wednesday but acknowledged a level of concern for the superstar outfielder, who is in the second season of a 15-year, $765 million deal.
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