On Friday evening, the New York Mets played the San Francisco Giants (in California) by a score of 10-3.
Despite the win, the more concerning news of the night was that Juan Soto left in the first inning with an injury.
The New York Mets wrote: “Juan Soto was removed from tonight’s game with right calf tightness.”
Sports Doctor Issues Statement On Juan Soto
GettyJuan Soto #22 of the New York Mets hits a single against the San Francisco Giants in the top of the first inning at Oracle Park on April 03, 2026 in San Francisco, California.
Jesse Morse, M.D. sent out a post (via X) with his thoughts on the injury announcement from the Mets.
Morse wrote: “Juan Soto is dealing with a calf injury. Best case scenario this is just mild tweak and not actually a strain. Might take 1-2 games off and be ok. If this is a true strain, then he will likely miss a couple weeks.”
GettyJuan Soto #22 of the New York Mets reacts in the eighth inning against the Houston Astros on Opening Day at Daikin Park on March 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.
Soto signed an enormous contract with the Mets before the 2025 season.
He is coming off a year where he hit 43 home runs.
Mike Puma of The New York Post wrote: “Juan Soto will receive imaging Saturday on his calf, says Carlos Mendoza.”
GettyJuan Soto #22 of the New York Mets looks down prior to a spring training game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Roger Dean Stadium on February 24, 2025 in Jupiter, Florida.
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