Mets Place Juan Soto on IL Ahead of Series vs. Diamondbacks

Four-time All-Star outfielder expected to miss 2-3 weeks with strained right calf

Apr. 6, 2026 at 7:55pm

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The New York Mets have placed star outfielder Juan Soto on the 10-day injured list due to a strained right calf. Soto, who is in the second year of a record $765 million, 15-year contract, is projected to miss 2-3 weeks with the injury, which he sustained while trying to run from first to third during the Mets' win over the San Francisco Giants on Friday.

Why it matters

Soto's absence will be a significant blow to the Mets as they prepare to host the Arizona Diamondbacks for a three-game series. The 27-year-old four-time All-Star is off to a strong start this season, batting .355 with one home run and five RBIs in eight games.

The details

The Mets placed Soto on the 10-day injured list on Monday, a move that is retroactive to Saturday. The team recalled infielder Ronny Mauricio from Triple-A Syracuse to fill Soto's roster spot. The typical recovery time for a strained right calf is around 2-3 weeks, according to the Mets.

  • Soto was injured on Friday night while trying to run from first to third during the Mets' 10-3 win over the San Francisco Giants.
  • The Mets placed Soto on the 10-day injured list on Monday, April 6, 2026.

The players

Juan Soto

A 27-year-old four-time MLB All-Star outfielder for the New York Mets who is in the second year of a record $765 million, 15-year contract.

Ronny Mauricio

An infielder who was recalled from the Mets' Triple-A affiliate in Syracuse to fill Soto's roster spot on the active roster.

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What’s next

The Mets will host the Arizona Diamondbacks for a three-game series beginning on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The start times for the first two games have been moved up due to expected cold weather and windy conditions.

The takeaway

Soto's injury is a significant setback for the Mets as they look to build on their strong start to the season. His absence will test the team's depth and require other players to step up in his absence. The Mets will need to manage Soto's recovery carefully to ensure he returns to full strength and can contribute to the team's success later in the season.