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Mets Rout Giants Behind McLean as Soto Leaves With Calf Tightness

Imaging on Juan Soto's right calf Saturday will show whether New York must reshuffle a lineup that just broke out.

Apr 1, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) is tagged out by St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson (41) after he was picked off during the sixth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images.
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Apr 3, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A general view as a grounds crew employee anchors down the tarp as the game between the Kansas City Royals and Milwaukee Brewers is postponed and will be played as part of a double-header on Saturday April 4th at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Overview

  • New York snapped a three-game slide Friday in San Francisco with a 10-3 win powered by rookie Nolan McLean and two homers from Francisco Alvarez.
  • Juan Soto left after his first at-bat with right calf tightness, with manager Carlos Mendoza saying imaging is scheduled for Saturday.
  • McLean retired the first 15 Giants he faced and earned the win after 5.1 innings, allowing two runs (one unearned) on one hit with four strikeouts.
  • The Mets piled up 15 hits and 10 RBIs as Alvarez went deep twice, Marcus Semien hit his first Mets homer, and Bo Bichette went 3-for-5 with an RBI.
  • Jorge Polanco is day-to-day with left Achilles tendinitis and has been used at DH to limit stress, and Tyrone Taylor replaced Soto in left field as the club manages short-term outfield and lineup needs.