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Juan Soto Out 4-6 Weeks After Calf Strain

7/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Juan Soto was placed on the Mets injured list on July 27, 2026 after an MRI confirmed a Grade 2 calf strain.
It is expected to sideline him for four to six weeks, longer than the 15 games he missed in April.
Soto, batting .283, said he is “100 percent” confident he will return this season.
Mets interim manager Andy Green said the club will wait until Soto is fully healthy.

History

Historical Context

In 2011 the Mets’ injury-ridden roster posted a 77–85 record, the first time since their 2009 season when they logged a league-worst 1,480 days on the disabled list. The 2026 Grade 2 calf strain to star outfielder Juan Soto, announced by interim manager Andy Green, revives that pattern of key players missing time. Under owner Steve Cohen, the franchise now emphasizes depth to avoid another slump.

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Story summary

Juan Soto was placed on the Mets injured list on July 27, 2026 after an MRI confirmed a Grade 2 calf strain.
It is expected to sideline him for four to six weeks, longer than the 15 games he missed in April.
Soto, batting .283, said he is “100 percent” confident he will return this season.
Mets interim manager Andy Green said the club will wait until Soto is fully healthy.

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