Mets' Juan Soto progressing from left calf injury after 12-game absence
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 10:11 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Juan Soto is recovering from a left calf injury that has sidelined him for 12 games with the New York Mets. The injury, sustained on July 24, has resulted in Soto being placed on the 10-day injured list. Interim manager Chad Green stated that Soto has begun light baseball activities but is not yet engaging in anything strenuous. The Mets, currently struggling in the standings at 50-66, remain uncertain if Soto will return before the end of the season. Prior to the injury, Soto had impressive offensive statistics, including a.283 batting average with 21 home runs.
- •Soto has missed 12 consecutive games due to a left calf strain.
- •He was placed on the 10-day injured list after the injury on July 24.
- •Soto is currently progressing to light baseball activities.
- •The Mets sit 16 games under.500 and have fired their manager.
- •Before the injury, Soto had 21 home runs and a.947 OPS.
- 10:11 PMYahoo Sports — Mets manager shares an update on Juan Soto after 12 consecutive missed games
"The New York Mets have been without superstar outfielder Juan Soto for two weeks due to a left calf injury.
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