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.”
GettyJuan Soto #22 of the New York Mets reacts after being hit by a foul ball during the fourth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on July 29, 2025 in San Diego, California.
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
GettyJuan Soto #22 of the New York Mets celebrates his two run home run in the second inning against the Atlanta Braves during their game at Citi Field on August 13, 2025 in New York City.
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.”
GettyJuan Soto #22 of the New York Mets reacts to hitting a RBI single during the fifth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Opening Day at Citi Field on March 26, 2026 in the Queens borough of New York City.
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.
GettyJuan Soto #22 of the New York Mets celebrates with teammates in the dugout after scoring a run against the San Francisco Giants in the top of the first inning at Oracle Park on April 02, 2026 in San Francisco, California.
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