Juan Soto

Still on the 10-day IL with a Grade 2 left calf strain (placed July 25). Soto confirmed he 'expects 100%' to return but gave no target date; the Mets are taking medical opinions and projecting 4-6 weeks, which pushes any return to late August at the earliest — with September more likely. This is his second IL stint of 2026, the other being a right calf strain in April. His $765M first season has now seen him active for fewer than 90 games.

Grade 2 left calf strain confirmed by MRI; placed on the 10-day IL July 25. Second IL stint of the season for Soto in his first year on a $765M deal. The Mets project 4-6 weeks out, with a late-August return best case. No surgery expected currently, but additional medical opinions are being gathered. His confidence is high but the organization is being cautious. This is a 'wait-and-see' situation that could become a shutdown if the rehab stalls.

Grade 2 left calf strain placed him on the IL July 25. At 4-6 weeks projected, he's a late-August return at best — and this is the same calf he injured in April, raising legitimate durability questions for the stretch run. He was slashing .303/.420/.571 with 18 HR before going down.

Soto's Grade 2 left calf strain (placed on IL Friday) carries a 2-3 week recovery window — return projected around August 10-15. This is the same calf that cost him time in April, raising durability concerns for the rest of the season. He had been slashing .303/.420/.571 with 18 HR before going down.

Soto was removed in the sixth inning of Friday's game against the Dodgers after feeling discomfort running the bases. MRI on Saturday confirmed a calf strain and the Mets immediately placed him on the IL. Projected return: 2–3 weeks. This is the same calf that cost him two-plus weeks in April, making it a true recurrence and elevating concern about it becoming a chronic second-half issue. He had been slashing .303/.420/.571 with 18 home runs in his most recent stretch.

Soto exited a Cubs game with left-side back tightness and was seen wearing a back brace in the dugout. Manager Carlos Mendoza has not ruled out IL placement pending further evaluation. As of this morning, he is day-to-day with no IL move announced. He was named the Mets' lone All-Star representative on July 5 despite the injury, and the organization is weighing the risk of playing him versus preserving him for the second half. His 2026 line: .299 BA, 17 HR, 38 RBI, .965 OPS across 61 games.

Soto left a June 23 Cubs game with left-side back tightness and missed both games of the June 24 doubleheader, but returned to the starting lineup on June 25 and played through the weekend. Manager Carlos Mendoza has not fully ruled out an IL trip. Soto was in the midst of an 11-game tear (.432, 4 HR) before the scare; he's batting .299 with 17 HR, 38 RBI, and a .965 OPS through 61 games.

Lower-back tightness forced him out of Wednesday's doubleheader in the fourth inning and kept him out of Thursday's series finale. The Mets have not cleared him for today. Manager Carlos Mendoza said an IL stint isn't ruled out — the same back area flared in May. He was batting .299/.390/.575 with 17 HR before the injury.

Exited Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader in the fourth inning when his lower back locked up. The Mets are monitoring him overnight and have not committed to his status for June 25. MJ Melendez is the likely fill-in if Soto sits.

Expected to be activated Monday April 21 for the homestand vs. Twins. Calf strain since April 3 — full BP, running bases, cleared for game action. The Mets need him back desperately.

Still targeting April 21 homestand return. Taking full BP and running bases. Calf strain since April 3 — the Mets have been cautious but all signs point to activation Monday or Tuesday.

Still targeting April 21 homestand vs. Twins for activation. Taking BP and playing catch. Calf strain since April 3 — the Mets are being cautious with their $765M investment but all signs point to a return within the week.