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Mets 2026 season woes: Soto on 10‑day IL

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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.~~ 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 ~~saying~~ may require a recovery period longer than the ~~team will review Soto’s routine. Infielder/outfielder~~ two weeks missed earlier. The Mets recalled infielder/outfielder Eric Wagaman ~~was recalled~~ from Triple‑A Syracuse to fill the roster spot, while Jorge Polanco assumed Soto’s designated‑hitter duties. The ~~Mets are~~ club is also coping with lower‑body ailments affecting Francisco Lindor, pitcher Francisco Alvarez and Polanco, intensifying pressure as the trade deadline approaches.

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