Juan Soto Leaves Early Against Giants With Right Calf Tightness
The Mets' superstar slugger Juan Soto had to exit Friday night's game against San Francisco in the first inning after his right calf tightened up. This is the kind of thing that makes any team nervous when you're paying a guy that much to be out there.
What Happened in the First
Soto singled off Giants pitcher Tyler Mahle in the top of the first inning, which looked routine enough. But when Bo Bichette followed with a run-scoring single, Soto appeared to slow up while trying to go from first all the way to third. He made it, but something wasn't right. When Brett Baty grounded into a 1-2-3 double play on the next at-bat, Soto was forced out at home plate. That's when the Mets knew they had a problem. Tyrone Taylor replaced Soto in left field for the rest of the inning.
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Soto, 27, is in the second year of his record-breaking deal with New York: 15 years, $765 million. That contract is a massive commitment, so losing him even temporarily to injury is a big deal. Last season he showed exactly why the Mets went all in, racking up 43 home runs and 105 RBIs. He's also been hot to start this season, hitting safely in all eight Mets games coming into Friday night.
Over his career, Soto entered this game with a .282 batting average and 245 home runs. He started his big league career with the Washington Nationals back in 2018 and has also played for the San Diego Padres and New York Yankees before landing in Queens.
Keep an eye on the Mets' injury report. A calf issue can linger if not managed right, and you need your franchise player healthy and on the field.
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