Mets Star Juan Soto Exits Game with Calf Injury

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza provided an update on Soto's injury after the team's win over the Giants.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 6:18am by Ben Kaplan

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The New York Mets defeated the San Francisco Giants 10-3 on April 3, but the victory was marred by an injury to star outfielder Juan Soto. Soto left the game with right calf tightness and will undergo an MRI on April 4 to determine the extent of the injury. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza expressed concern about the injury, noting that the calf area can be 'tricky' and that the team will have to wait for the results of the imaging to know what they're dealing with.

Why it matters

Soto is a key player for the Mets, and any significant injury to him could have major implications for the team's season. The Mets are already facing pressure to perform after missing the playoffs last year, and an extended absence for Soto would be a major blow to their hopes of returning to the postseason.

The details

Soto suffered the injury while running from first to third base in the game. Mendoza said Soto initially felt something in his calf, and as he stood at third base, the tightness continued to worsen. The Mets immediately removed Soto from the game and sent him for further evaluation.

  • Soto suffered the injury while running from first to third base in the 3rd inning of the April 3 game against the Giants.
  • Soto will undergo an MRI on his right calf on April 4 to determine the extent of the injury.

The players

Juan Soto

A star outfielder for the New York Mets who left the team's April 3 game against the San Francisco Giants with a right calf injury.

Carlos Mendoza

The manager of the New York Mets who provided an update on Juan Soto's injury after the team's win over the Giants.

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What they’re saying

“We don't have much other than what was announced, the right calf tightness. He's going to get an imaging [on April 4], and then we'll see what we're dealing with.”

— Carlos Mendoza, Manager, New York Mets

“There's obviously concern every time you send in a player for an MRI, and that calf area can be tricky. We just have to wait, and we're obviously concerned.”

— Carlos Mendoza, Manager, New York Mets

What’s next

The Mets will wait for the results of Juan Soto's MRI on April 4 to determine the severity of his right calf injury and how long he may be sidelined.

The takeaway

This injury to Juan Soto is a major concern for the Mets, who are already facing pressure to perform after missing the playoffs last season. Any extended absence for Soto could be a significant blow to the team's hopes of returning to the postseason in 2026.