Mets reinstate Juan Soto from injured list before Astros game
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 1:36 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The New York Mets reinstated Juan Soto from the 10-day injured list on August 29, 2026, prior to their matchup against the Houston Astros. Soto, a five-time All-Star, was sidelined due to a grade 2 calf strain. He had left a previous game against the Dodgers in discomfort after walking twice. In 84 games this season, Soto has a batting average of.283, with 21 home runs and 52 RBIs. The Mets also optioned infielder Eric Wagaman to Triple-A following their loss to the Astros the previous night.
- •Juan Soto is back from the 10-day injured list.
- •Soto suffered a grade 2 strain last month.
- •He is hitting.283 with 21 home runs this season.
- •Mets optioned Eric Wagaman to Triple-A.
- •Game against the Astros is on August 29.
- 1:36 AMYahoo Sports — Juan Soto returns to help the Mets beat the Astros 6-2
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — New York Mets reinstate slugger Juan Soto from the 10-day injured list
"New York Mets slugger Juan Soto was reinstated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday ahead of the team's game against the Houston Astros. The five-time All-Star landed on the injured list last month for the second time this season after imaging revealed a grade 2 strain.
"Juan Soto, activated from the 10-day injured list before the game, had the go-ahead RBI single a pitch after fouling a ball off his right leg Saturday, leading the New York Mets to a 6-2 victory over the Houston Astros.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 1:36 AMJuan Soto returns to help the Mets beat the Astros 6-2
Juan Soto, activated from the 10-day injured list before the game, had the go-ahead RBI single a pitch after fouling a ball off his right leg Saturday, leading the New York Mets to a 6-2 victory over the Houston Astros.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 4:30 PMNew York Mets reinstate slugger Juan Soto from the 10-day injured list
New York Mets slugger Juan Soto was reinstated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday ahead of the team's game against the Houston Astros. The five-time All-Star landed on the injured list last month for the second time this season after imaging revealed a grade 2 strain.
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