Mets' Juan Soto leaves game against Rockies with back tightness
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 1:44 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Juan Soto exited the game after four innings due to back tightness during the Mets' matchup against the Rockies on June 23, 2026. The Mets continue to struggle this season, and Soto's departure adds to their challenges. Details on the extent of his injury have not been released, and it remains unclear if he will miss future games. The Mets aim to recover and improve their performance as the season progresses.
- •Juan Soto left the game after four innings due to back tightness.
- •The Mets are experiencing a difficult season.
- •No details on the severity of Soto's injury have been provided.
- •The Mets played against the Rockies on June 23, 2026.
- 2:26 AMESPN MLB — Mets watch Soto depart after 4 innings vs. Rockies...
- 1:47 AMYahoo Sports — Mets slugger Juan Soto leaves game against Cubs with back tightness
"Mets slugger Juan Soto was removed from Tuesday night's game against the Chicago Cubs because of back tightness. Jared Young moved from first base to left field, and Mark Vientos entered at first in Soto’s third spot in the batting order.
"The Mets' woeful season might have taken another turn for the worse Tuesday night when Juan Soto exited after four innings against the Cubs with back tightness.
Sources
External links- ESPN MLBJun 24, 2026, 2:26 AMMets watch Soto depart after 4 innings vs. Rockies...
The Mets' woeful season might have taken another turn for the worse Tuesday night when Juan Soto exited after four innings against the Cubs with back tightness.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 1:47 AMMets slugger Juan Soto leaves game against Cubs with back tightness
Mets slugger Juan Soto was removed from Tuesday night's game against the Chicago Cubs because of back tightness. Jared Young moved from first base to left field, and Mark Vientos entered at first in Soto’s third spot in the batting order.
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