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New York Mets star Juan Soto placed on 10‑day IL with left calf strain FAST-MOVING

Juan Soto, the New York Mets' five‑time All‑Star outfielder, was placed on the 10‑day injured list after a Grade 2 left calf strain was confirmed by an MRI. He left the Friday game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the sixth inning after feeling calf pain while running to second base. Manager Andy Green said the injury could lead to a lengthy absence and may require a recovery period longer than the two weeks he missed with a right‑calf strain in April. At the time of his sidelining, Soto was batting .283 with 21 home runs and 52 RBIs in 84 games and is under a 15‑year, $765 million contract. The Mets recalled infielder/outfielder Eric Wagaman from Triple‑A Syracuse, and Jorge Polanco assumed the designated‑hitter role in Soto’s place. The injury adds to a series of lower‑body issues that have hampered the Mets this season.

Entities: Andy Green · Eric Wagaman · Jorge Polanco · Juan Soto · New York Mets

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  • [● 5 SOURCES] The Mets recalled infielder/outfielder Eric Wagaman from Triple‑A Syracuse to replace Soto. (both)
  • [● 8 SOURCES] He left the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the sixth inning after feeling calf pain while running to second base. (both)
  • [● 11 SOURCES] Soto’s contract is a 15‑year, $765 million deal with the Mets. (both)
  • [● 12 SOURCES] Mets interim manager Andy Green said the injury could lead to a lengthy absence and expressed concern. (both)
  • [● 13 SOURCES] Soto suffered a Grade 2 strain to his left calf. (both)
  • [● 13 SOURCES] He is batting .283 with 21 home runs and 52 RBIs in 84 games this season. (both)
  • [● 13 SOURCES] Juan Soto was placed on the 10‑day injured list on July 25, 2026. (both)
  • [● 11 SOURCES] Soto previously missed 15 games in April with a right‑calf strain. (Season injury history cited by the Mets.)
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Jorge Polanco took over as designated hitter after Soto’s removal. (both)

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