Overview
- Soto left Friday night’s game at Citi Field in the sixth inning with left calf soreness after drawing two walks and was replaced by Jorge Polanco.
- The discomfort has recurred since July 16, and the club has limited Soto to designated hitter duties to reduce running and fielding stress.
- Interim manager Andy Green said the team planned a 48-hour break for Soto as part of a short-term rest-and-monitor plan rather than an immediate injured-list move.
- Soto remains one of the Mets’ top offensive performers this season, carrying All-Star credentials and strong power and on-base numbers despite recent missed games.
- If the soreness continues the Mets may place Soto on the injured list to protect his long-term health, a significant consideration given his high-value contract and the team’s rebuilding priorities.