On Friday evening, the New York Mets will open up a series with the Athletics at Citi Field.
The Mets are coming off a 7-1 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks (on Thursday).
They continue to play without Juan Soto (who is on the IL).
B/R Walk-Off wrote (on April 6): “The Mets are placing Juan Soto on the 10-Day IL with a right calf strain
He’s expected to miss 2-3 weeks”
New York Mets Announce Update On Juan Soto
GettyJuan Soto #22 of the New York Mets reacts following the 4-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on August 24, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Before Friday’s game, David Stearns met with the media (via SNY Mets).
He was asked about Soto.
Stearns: “He’s progressing as we would expect. He’s moving around indoors…. We’re optimistic that this is not going to be a particularly long-term absence right now.”
Getty David Stearns, the president of baseball operations for the New York Mets fits Juan Soto with his New York Mets jersey during his introductory press conference at Citi Field on December 12, 2024 in New York City.
Soto had been batting .355 with one home run, five RBI’s and three runs in eight games.
He is in his second year playing for New York after signing a massive contract in 2024.
Spotrac wrote (on December 9, 2024): “Largest Total Value Contract in League History
MLB: $765M (Soto) NFL: $450M (Mahomes) NBA: $314M (Tatum) NHL: $112M (Draisaitl)
Soto’s contract surpasses the top NFL + NBA contract combined (and it’s fully guaranteed).”
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