New York Mets Announce Official Juan Soto News Before Astros Game

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 18: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets smiles at bat in the eighth inning during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on July 18, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

The New York Mets finally have their star outfielder back.

The Mets activated Soto from the 10-day injured list before Saturday afternoon’s game against the Houston Astros at Citi Field, the team announced. Infielder Eric Wagaman was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse as a corresponding move.

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We have made the following roster moves.

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New York Mets Activate Juan Soto From IL Before Astros Game

Soto, 27, hasn’t played since he strained his left calf on July 24.

Before landing on the IL, Soto posted 2.7 bWAR and a .283/.408/.539 slash line with 21 home runs and 52 RBI over 84 games. He represented New York at this year’s All-Star Game.

While it’s exciting for Mets fans to see Soto return, they don’t have much else to be happy about with their favorite team.

With a 60-75 record, the Mets are 12 games back of the San Diego Padres for the final National League Wild Card spot and 20 games back of the Atlanta Braves for first place in the National League East. With just 27 games left in the regular season, the Mets would need an absolute miracle to make the playoffs.

Looking at Juan Soto’s Career

Soto made his MLB debut at 19 with the Washington Nationals in 2018. He played a crucial role on Washington’s 2019 World Series team.

The Nationals traded Soto the San Diego Padres during the 2022 season. Washington received James Wood, MacKenzie Gore and C.J. Abrams in the deal.

Soto played for the Padres through the 2023 season. San Diego traded him to the New York Yankees before the 2024 season.

Soto hit free agency after his lone season with the Yankees and signed a 15-year, $765 million contract with the Mets.

Soto is just 27 years old but already appears to be a future Hall of Famer. He has won six Silver Slugger Awards and earned five All-Star Game nods.

In his nine-year career, Soto has posted 45.3 bWAR and a .948 OPS with 265 home runs and 749 RBI.

Saturday’s game between the Mets and Astros is slated to begin at 4:10 p.m. EDT.