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Why the Mets Chose to IL Juan Soto

The New York Mets were hit with a serious scare on Friday night when superstar outfielder Juan Soto left the game with an apparent injury. Soto, who came up limping on the base paths as he sprinted from first to third base, underwent an MRI on his calf after the game which revealed a minor calf strain.

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Examining the Mets’ MLB-Ready Position Player Depth

Juan Soto‘s early-season injury has raised an important question: Which position players are in line for promotions when the Mets call on their minor league depth in 2o26?

Hayden Senger News / Amazin' Avenue / April 7

Mets Minor League Players of the Week: Week One/Two

Week: 5 G, 17 AB, .412/.474/1.000, 7 H, 1 2B, 0 3B, 3 HR, 2 BB, 6 K, 0/0 SB, .500 BABIP (Triple-A) Season: 5 G, 17 AB, .412/.474/1.000, 7 H, 1 2B, 0 3B, 3 HR, 2 BB, 6 K, 0/0 SB, .500 BABIP (Triple-A) If these trends continue, Hayden Senger is on his way to being the greatest hitting catcher of all time.

MLB News / Amazin' Avenue / April 7

Mets return to Citi Field, starting with three-game set against Diamondbacks

After balancing a three-game losing streak with a three-game winning streak during their seven-game road trip, the Mets (6-4) return home to face the Diamondbacks (5-5).

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New York Mets News / LWOSports.com / April 6

Former Mets Superstar May Be Reappearing Again After Huge Series

So far in 2026, the New York Mets offense has been up and down. The Mets in their first game knocked Paul Skenes out of his first start in the 1st inning, and New York would go on to score 11 to win their first game.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

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New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / April 6

Mets shift start time of Tuesday, Wednesday games to 4:10 p.m. ET

The Mets announced Monday afternoon that the start times for their first two games against the Diamondbacks on Tuesday and Wednesday will be moved up from 7:10 p.m.

Juan Soto News / Field Level Media / April 6

Deep Mets forge ahead without Juan Soto, open series vs. D-backs

The New York Mets have scored 23 runs and earned a trio of lopsided wins since Juan Soto exited with a right calf strain in the first inning of Friday night's game against the San Francisco Giants.

Carlos Beltran News / Empire Sports Media / April 6

NY Mets will retire Carlos Beltran’s number 15 in September ceremony

For former New York Mets star Carlos Beltran, 2026 has brought nothing but good things. On January 20th, he was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame after seeing his name on 84.2 percent of the ballots, becoming the sixth Puerto Rican to be enshrined.

New York Mets News / Total Apex Sports / April 6

New York Mets Set To Retire Number Of Franchise Legend

If you were wondering how the New York Mets were going to top a summer that already includes a trip to Cooperstown for one of their franchise icons, we finally have our answer.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / April 6

Mets to retire Carlos Beltrán’s number 15 on September 19

The Mets will officially retire Carlos Beltrán’s number 15 in a pregame ceremony at Citi Field prior to the team’s game against the Phillies on Saturday, September 19.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / April 6

3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Shine In San Francisco

Everything appeared to click for the New York Mets on the West Coast. After a disappointing start to the road trip, the Mets took three out of four from the Giants in San Francisco.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / April 6

Mets Announce Date to Retire Carlos Beltrán's No. 15

The New York Mets have officially revealed the date of when they will retire the number of one of their most beloved players. On Monday, the Mets announced that they will retire Carlos Beltrán's No.

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New York Mets News / Field Level Media / April 6

Mets to retire Carlos Beltran’s No. 15 on Sept. 19

The New York Mets will retire Hall of Fame outfielder Carlos Beltran's No. 15 jersey in a pregame ceremony at Citi Field on Sept. 19 before the team plays the rival Philadelphia Phillies.

New York Mets News / Inside The Diamonds / April 6

New York Mets Roster Moves 04/06/2026

The New York Mets have won three straight games heading into their series with the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Mets took three of four from the San Francisco Giants in their last series.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / April 6

Mets Starter Could Fuel Rotation’s Bounce-Back in 2026

The New York Mets' starting rotation is in very good shape to start the season. Ironically, the unit has excelled in spite of an unspectacular first two starts from ace Freddy Peralta.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / April 6

Monday Stat Party: Alvy’s blasts, Senga’s whiffs, Tidwell’s revenge

Welcome back to Monday Stat Party, a weekly series showcasing the most curious and nostalgia-inducing statistical developments from the past week of Mets baseball.

Juan Soto News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 6

Mets Place Juan Soto On Injured List

The Mets announced that outfielder Juan Soto has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right calf strain. The move is retroactive to April 4th but the club also announced the typical return timeline as two to three weeks.

Devin Williams News / Empire Sports Media / April 6

Devin Williams is off to a fantastic start to his NY Mets career

Last year, in his lone season with the New York Yankees, closer Devin Williams had a 9.00 ERA in the first month and allowed runs in three of his first four outings.

Bo Bichette News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 6

2 Bo Bichette overreactions after early-season slump

The ink on Bo Bichette’s three-year, $126 million contract with the New York Mets is barely dry, but the panic in Queens is already palpable. Welcome to New York, Bo.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / April 5

Carlos Mendoza Announces Brett Baty News After Removal From Mets Lineup

The New York Mets feature one of the most dangerous lineups in MLB, yet they are going to need more production from their younger hitters this year if they want to be a well-rounded unit.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / April 4

New York Mets get positive Juan Soto injury news

It was easy to assume the worst after New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto departed Friday's game after the first inning due to tightness in his right calf.

Mets' Francisco Lindor addresses alleged rift with Brandon Nimmo

It's time to hit the panic button on Blue Jays' Brendon Little

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Cristian Javier's struggles putting Astros in rough spot

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