DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

The New York Mets have placed star outfielder Juan Soto on the 10-day injured list (IL) due to a right calf strain. The move, announced on 06 April 2026, is retroactive to 4 April 2026. While initial evaluations suggested the 27-year-old might avoid a long-term absence, an MRI confirmed the strain, and the club now expects a recovery timeline of two to three weeks.

The injury occurred during the first inning of the 3 April 2026 game against the San Francisco Giants. Soto appeared to tighten up while advancing from first to third base on a single by Bo Bichette and was subsequently removed from the game. Soto noted that the discomfort felt similar to a previous left calf issue he managed in 2022, though he described this current strain as “minor” and expressed optimism regarding his recovery.

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