The New York Mets are reeling with five straight losses. New York is 7-9, sits in fifth place in the NL East, and is really missing the services of their star outfielder, Juan Soto. Soto tweaked his calf a couple of weeks ago, and is expected to miss another week or so.
To make matters worse for the Mets, they are heading out west for a three-game set with the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are 11-4.
On Monday, per Mets reporters, there is a new Juan Soto update that has surfaced.
GettyJuan Soto #22 of the New York Mets reacts to hitting a RBI single during the fifth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Opening Day at Citi Field on March 26, 2026 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
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Juan Soto Has Yet to Begin A Running Program
Anthony DiComo, who covers the New York Mets, wrote before the Dodgers series on Monday:
“Juan Soto (calf strain) is still expected back within 2-3 weeks of his April 3 injury, per Carlos Mendoza, but he has not started a running program. It’s possible he could undergo another MRI if things don’t advance, but as of right now, the Mets are content with his progression.”
The Mets have been trying just about anything to replace the services of Juan Soto since his injury, which included calling up Tommy Pham.
Soto undergoing another MRI would be bad news for the Mets, because it would mean that the calf injury could be more serious.
In 31 at-bats this season, Soto is hitting .355 with one home run, two doubles, and 11 hits. In the Mets’ five-game losing streak, they have scored just nine runs.
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More on the Mets-Dodgers Anticipated Series
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 21: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets reacts in the top of the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on June 21, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
The Dodgers and Mets met in the 2024 NLCS, which saw the Dodgers win in six games, advance to the World Series, and eventually win the Fall Classic over the Yankees.
Although Soto won’t be playing in the Dodgers series, it doesn’t disregard the fact that the Dodgers and Mets will make MLB history as the ‘most expensive series’ of all time.
The combined payrolls of the two teams exceed $800 million.Â
A familiar foe, Edwin Diaz, will face off against the Mets for the first time since joining the Dodgers this offseason. However, there is concerns around Diaz’s status.
The first game of the series will feature a pitching matchup between Justin Wrobleski and David Peterson. The Mets need Peterson to get back on track, as he has a 6.14 ERA this season over 14+ innings pitched.
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