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Juan Soto makes MLB history amid Mets struggles

Overview

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto has returned to the lineup following a left calf strain sustained on July 24. After progressing through intense baseball activities without discomfort, Soto bypassed a minor league rehabilitation assignment, recovering ahead of the initial four-to-six-week estimate. Soto’s return has been marked by significant milestones. In his second game back against the Houston Astros, he hit his 22nd home run of the season and 266th of his career. On September 9, during a 7-5 victory over the Miami Marlins, Soto hit a decisive three-run home run against Sandy Alcántara, marking his 24th home run of the season. On September 19, during a 6-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field, Soto achieved a rare historical milestone. By hitting his 270th career home run, the 27-year-old Dominican outfielder became only the fourth player in MLB history to record at least 270 career home runs and 100 stolen bases before turning 28, joining Alex Rodriguez, Ken Griffey Jr., and Mike Trout. By September 24, Soto reached another elite statistical threshold, becoming one of only five players in Major League history to record 250 or more home runs and more walks than strikeouts before turning 28, joining Mel Ott, Eddie Mathews, Jimmie Foxx, and Albert Pujols. For the 2026 season, he has recorded 27 home runs and 68 RBIs with a .274 batting average. Following a disappointing season for the Mets, Soto publicly urged the organization to “aggressively pursue free agents to improve the roster,” a comment that drew significant criticism from fans online. During the season, the Mets also honored Hall of Famer Carlos Beltrán by retiring his number 15 at Citi Field. On September 26, Soto left a game against the Washington Nationals after being hit in the right hand by a 91 mph sinker.

Entities

New York Mets · Juan Soto · Citi Field · Francisco Lindor · Andy Green

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Juan Soto leaves Mets game after being hit by pitch

    New York Mets star Juan Soto left a game against the Washington Nationals after being hit in the right hand by a pitch. X-rays ruled out a fracture, but his availability for the season finale remains uncertain.

  2. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Juan Soto joins elite MLB statistical group amid Mets struggles

    Juan Soto joins an exclusive MLB club of players with 250+ home runs and more walks than strikeouts before age 28, despite facing injury challenges and fan criticism following a difficult season with the Mets.

  3. [SPORTS] 25 sources
    Juan Soto makes MLB history as Mets celebrate Carlos Beltrán

    Juan Soto joins MLB legends with a historic milestone, while the Mets honored Carlos Beltrán by retiring his number 15 and the Phillies' Cristopher Sánchez led his team to a key victory.

  4. [SPORTS] 11 sources
    New York Mets defeat Miami Marlins behind Lindor and Soto home runs

    The New York Mets defeated the Miami Marlins behind home runs from Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto, supported by an early perfect start from Sean Manaea.

  5. [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Juan Soto returns to Mets lineup with home run

    Juan Soto returned to the New York Mets lineup after a month-long calf injury, hitting his 22nd home run of the season in a 6-3 loss to the Houston Astros.

  6. [SPORTS] 5 sources
    New York Mets players Juan Soto and Devin Williams progress in injury recovery

    Mets slugger Juan Soto nears a return from a calf injury, while closer Devin Williams prepares to resume throwing following a shoulder strain as the team faces the Houston Astros.

  7. [SPORTS] 17 sources
    Juan Soto advances recovery with live batting practice for Mets

    Juan Soto has progressed to live batting practice and base running as he aims to return to the New York Mets before the end of the 2026 season following a left calf injury.

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