Soto sidelined by calf strain as Mets turn to backup outfielder
Juan Soto placed on injured list with calf strain; Mets call up Eric Wagaman.
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MLB 2027 Season
New York Mets All-Star outfielder Juan Soto placed on injured list due to left calf strain sustained during game against Los Angeles Dodgers. Soto was batting .293 with 21 home runs and 52 RBIs in 84 games.
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2026-08-15 to 2026-11-12 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 26 Jul, 00:16 UTC
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Mets' prior record without Soto
The Mets went 3-12 without Juan Soto during his previous absence from April 3-21, when he missed 15 games with a right calf strain.
Mets call up Eric Wagaman to replace Soto
The Mets called up infielder/outfielder Eric Wagaman from Triple-A Syracuse to replace Juan Soto on the roster. Wagaman is hitting .162 with two home runs and four RBIs in 21 games this season.
Juan Soto placed on 10-day injured list with left calf strain
New York Mets slugger Juan Soto was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday because of a left calf strain. Soto suffered the injury during Friday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, appearing to experience discomfort while running to second base on a double-play grounder in the second inning. He was replaced by Jorge Polanco in the sixth inning.
Dodgers defeat Mets 4-2 on Friday
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Mets 4-2 on Friday, with Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki on the mound. Soto walked twice in the game before being replaced in the sixth inning.
Soto's 2026 season statistics through 84 games
Juan Soto is hitting .293 with 21 home runs and 52 RBIs in 84 games during the 2026 season. He is the lone All-Star selection for the Mets this year.
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