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.
To fill the roster vacancy, the Mets promoted infielder Ronny Mauricio from Triple-A Syracuse. During Soto’s absence, the team is expected to utilize a combination of Tyrone Taylor, Brett Baty, and Jared Young in the outfield.
Soto was off to a strong start in his second season with the Mets, posting a .355/.412/.516 slash line through eight games. If his recovery follows the projected two-to-three-week window, he could target a return to the lineup during the series against the Minnesota Twins, which is scheduled to begin on 21 April 2026.
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07 April 2026