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Juan Soto makes MLB history amid Mets struggles

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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.

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