On Friday evening, the New York Mets are playing the second game of their series against the San Francisco Giants (in California).
The Mets are coming off a 7-2 loss (on Thursday).
Juan Soto’s Injury Status In Mets-Giants Game
UPDATE: The Mets have announced the diagnosis on Soto.
They wrote: “Juan Soto was removed from tonight’s game with right calf tightness.”
During the first inning of Friday’s showdown, Mets superstar Juan Soto left the game with an injury.
Anthony DiComo of MLB.com wrote: “News: Juan Soto has exited tonight’s Mets game in the first inning. More to come.”
Soto is in the middle of his second season playing for the Mets.
He came into the night batting .333 with one home run, five RBI’s and three runs in the first seven games of the season.
MLB Social Media Reacts To Soto’s Injury
Here’s what people were saying on social media:
Underdog MLB: “Soto left game after running the bases in the first inning.”
@FreestyleChulo: “I’m sure Mets fan will react rationally with the latest Juan Soto news”
@WardyNYM: “Rest up Juan Will this offense step up with the leader of the pack? Let’s see”
@t_mansfield1: “Mets franchise is 100% cursed. Polanco is one thing but Soto not even making it 10 games either isn’t even a surprise at this point”
@Courtsidecom: “Juan Soto left the game with right calf tightness – per the Mets. The video looked like it could be a possible hamstring pull, so this is definitely very good news for the Mets.”
@firesidemets: “Tyrone Taylor has replaced Juan Soto in the outfield after being removed with calf tightness.”
Soto And The Mets
Soto is coming off an excellent first year with the franchise.
Despite the team missing the 2025 MLB playoffs, he batted .263 with 43 home runs, 105 RBI’s and 120 runs in 160 games.
In addition to the Mets, the 27-year-old has also spent time playing for the Washington Nationals, San Diego Padres and New York Yankees over nine MLB seasons.
Currently, the Mets are 3-4 in their first seven games of the 2026 season.
Following their series with the Giants, they will return home to host the Arizona Diamondbacks on April 7.
UPDATE: Juan Soto’s Injury Status In Mets-Giants Game