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2 clusters · 56 sources · 21 days · First seen 23 days ago · Last updated 2 days ago

Categories: SPORTS

Mets 2026 season woes: Soto on 10‑day IL

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

Overview

The New York Mets remain entrenched at the bottom of the NL East, now 43‑61, as injuries and inconsistent play sap their 2026 campaign. Outfielder Juan Soto was placed on the 10‑day injured list after an MRI confirmed a Grade 2 strain to his left calf, the injury that forced him out in the sixth inning of a loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. It is Soto’s second calf strain of the season; he previously missed 15 games in April with a right‑calf issue. At the time of the injury he was batting .283 with 21 homers, 52 RBIs and a league‑leading .947 OPS in 84 games, and is under a 15‑year, $765 million contract. Interim manager Andy Green called the situation “concerning,” noting it could lead to a lengthy absence and may require a recovery period longer than the two weeks missed earlier. The Mets recalled infielder/outfielder Eric Wagaman from Triple‑A Syracuse to fill the roster spot, while Jorge Polanco assumed Soto’s designated‑hitter duties. The club is also coping with lower‑body ailments affecting Francisco Lindor, pitcher Francisco Alvarez and Polanco, intensifying pressure as the trade deadline approaches.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 13 SOURCES] Juan Soto was placed on the 10‑day injured list on July 25, 2026. (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)
[● 12 SOURCES] Mets interim manager Andy Green said the injury could lead to a lengthy absence and expressed concern. (both)
[● 11 SOURCES] Soto previously missed 15 games in April with a right‑calf strain. (Season injury history cited by the Mets.)
[● 11 SOURCES] Soto’s contract is a 15‑year, $765 million deal with the Mets. (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)
[● 5 SOURCES] The Mets recalled infielder/outfielder Eric Wagaman from Triple‑A Syracuse to replace Soto. (both)
[● 2 SOURCES] Jorge Polanco took over as designated hitter after Soto’s removal. (both)

Timeline

2 days ago

[SPORTS] 54 sources
New York Mets star Juan Soto placed on 10‑day IL with left calf strain
Mets outfielder Juan Soto was placed on the 10‑day IL with a Grade 2 left calf strain, ending his season run; he had been hitting .283 with 21 HRs and the team recalled Eric Wagaman as a replacement.
23 days ago

[SPORTS] 4 sources
Juan Soto Leads Mets as Sole All-Star Amid Disastrous 2026 Season
Juan Soto shines for the struggling New York Mets, earning his fifth All‑Star nod with a .298 average and 18 homers, while noting improving chemistry with teammate Francisco Lindor.

Sources

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