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Mets Slugger Juan Soto Goes on 10-Day Injured List with Left Calf Strain
Soto exited after two walks as the Mets managed a calf issue that has limited him to designated hitter duty.
- On Friday, New York Mets slugger Juan Soto exited the series opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citi Field with left calf soreness, replaced by Jorge Polanco leading off the sixth inning.
- The five-time All-Star has managed leg issues since April, when a right calf strain cost him 15 games; he felt tightness during a July 16 win over the Philadelphia Phillies and has been limited to designated hitter duties since.
- Despite the injury, Soto remains productive, batting.283 with 21 homers and 52 RBIs; interim manager Andy Green held him out of Wednesday's finale in Milwaukee to provide two full days of rest heading into the homestand.
- Interim manager Andy Green confirmed Soto will undergo an MRI on Saturday, with the team acknowledging concerns regarding a potential stint on the injured list for the slugger.
- The Mets sit at the bottom of the National League East standings with a 43-60 record, while rookie Carson Benge and Tyrone Taylor offer outfield depth; protecting the $765 million investment remains the priority.
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