Mets' Carlos Mendoza sets timeline for Juan Soto injury update

Mets manager lays out plan for evaluating star outfielder's calf strain

Apr. 5, 2026 at 2:52pm by Ben Kaplan

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New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto suffered a calf strain during Saturday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Manager Carlos Mendoza said the team will wait until the Mets return to Citi Field on Tuesday to fully evaluate Soto's injury and determine if he needs to be placed on the injured list.

Why it matters

Soto is a superstar player for the Mets and his potential absence would be a major blow to the team's playoff hopes. The Mets are relying on Soto's production to lead them to the postseason, so any time he misses could significantly impact their season.

The details

Soto was forced to leave Saturday's game against the Giants due to the calf strain. The injury is being described as mild, but the Mets want to fully evaluate Soto when the team returns to New York on Tuesday before deciding on the next steps. Manager Carlos Mendoza did not rule out an injured list stint for Soto, but the team is hoping he may not miss much time.

  • Soto was injured during the Mets' Saturday game against the San Francisco Giants.
  • The Mets will evaluate Soto further when the team returns to Citi Field on Tuesday.

The players

Juan Soto

A superstar outfielder for the New York Mets who is dealing with a calf strain injury.

Carlos Mendoza

The manager of the New York Mets who is overseeing the team's handling of Juan Soto's injury.

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What they’re saying

“Once the outfielder is fully evaluated on Tuesday, New York will know their next step. For now, fans will be holding their breath.”

— Mike Puma, New York Post reporter

What’s next

The Mets will fully evaluate Juan Soto's calf injury when the team returns to Citi Field on Tuesday. At that point, they will determine if Soto needs to be placed on the injured list or if he can return to the lineup without missing much time.

The takeaway

Soto's potential absence would be a major blow to the Mets, who are relying on the superstar outfielder's production to lead them to the playoffs. The team will be cautious in evaluating and treating the injury to ensure Soto can return as soon as possible and help the Mets make a postseason push.