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Notable update emerges about Juan Soto’s concerning injury

Notable update emerges about Juan Soto’s concerning injury

The New York Mets are off to a slow start in the 2026 MLB season, and things became a little more concerning for them with news of Juan Soto’s injury.

MLB News / Mets Merized Online / April 4

Game Chat: Mets vs Giants, 9:05 PM

Saturday, April 4, 2026 • 9:05 PM Oracle Park • San Francisco, CA RHP Clay Holmes (1-0, 3.18) vs. RHP Landen Roupp (1-0, 0.00) SNY The Mets offense finally clicked last night, erupting with 10 runs scored on 15 hits.

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Juan Soto News / Yardbarker / April 4
New York Mets get positive Juan Soto injury news

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.

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New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / April 4
NY Mets add reliever Luke Jackson on minor league deal

NY Mets add reliever Luke Jackson on minor league deal

The New York Mets are never afraid to secure low-risk deals in the free agent market. They have made their fair share of signings using this approach, specifically, minor league contracts.

Pete Alonso News / LWOSports.com / April 4
The Mets’ Answer to Losing Pete Alonso Might Already Be Here

The Mets’ Answer to Losing Pete Alonso Might Already Be Here

To start 2026, the New York Mets offense has been up and down. In their first game, they scored 11 runs to defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates. Then, in the next game, the Mets went to 11 innings and would score four runs to beat the Pirates.

New York Mets News / Sport Relay / April 4

Francisco Alvarez Shines as Mets Crush Giants

Francisco Alvarez hit two home runs to lift the New York Mets to a 10-3 triumph over the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park Friday. The 26-year-old catcher sent a ball over the center field wall during the fourth inning before hitting his second solo shot during the seventh.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 4
Mets star Juan Soto to undergo MRI for possible calf injury

Mets star Juan Soto to undergo MRI for possible calf injury

Soto left Friday's 10-3 Mets win over the Giants with what the team described as right calf tightness.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

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.

Marcus Semien News / New York Mets on SI / April 4
Marcus Semien Delivers Most Encouraging Performance with Mets

Marcus Semien Delivers Most Encouraging Performance with Mets

Marcus Semien's start to his tenure with the New York Mets hasn't been great. Through eight games so far, the second baseman is just 6-for-28 at the plate, hitting a lackluster .214.

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Juan Soto News / Field Level Media / April 4
Mets could be without Juan Soto as series continues with Giants

Mets could be without Juan Soto as series continues with Giants

The New York Mets once again will attempt to show off the depth of their new-look lineup when they take the field against the host San Francisco Giants on Saturday night.

New York Mets News / Just Baseball / April 4
Four Early Takeaways From the Mets’ Start in 2026

Four Early Takeaways From the Mets’ Start in 2026

The New York Mets split their first six games of 2026 against the Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals. It was only six games, but New York played several high-leverage innings, with half of its games going to extra innings.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / April 4
NY Concern grows about Juan Soto’s calf injury

NY Concern grows about Juan Soto’s calf injury

The New York Mets won 10-3 on Friday against the San Francisco Giants, ending a three-game losing skid in spectacular fashion. The offense, including Bo Bichette and Marcus Semien, woke up, and Nolan McLean was amazing on the mound.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / April 4
Francisco Lindor Breaks Silence On Reported Tension With Brandon Nimmo

Francisco Lindor Breaks Silence On Reported Tension With Brandon Nimmo

The New York Mets made massive changes to their roster during the offseason following a disastrous end to the 2025 campaign. Brandon Nimmo was one of the established superstars of the franchise to depart from New York this winter.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / April 4
Mets Signing Veteran Reliever to Minor League Deal

Mets Signing Veteran Reliever to Minor League Deal

The New York Mets continue to add depth to their bullpen. The Mets have signed veteran right-handed reliever Luke Jackson to a minor league deal, as a source told Pat Ragazzo of Mets On SI.

Nolan McLean News / Fastball on SI / April 4
Mets' Nolan McLean Lands on List Every MLB Starter Wants to Be On

Mets' Nolan McLean Lands on List Every MLB Starter Wants to Be On

It certainly seems like the New York Mets have found a young star to help anchor the starting rotation into the future. Nolan McLean is just 24 years old with 10 total big league appearances under his belt.

Luke Jackson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 4
Mets add depth by signing ex-Braves reliever

Mets add depth by signing ex-Braves reliever

The New York Mets are addressing early concerns by strengthening their bullpen with a veteran addition. As the club looks to stabilize its relief corps, the signing of Luke Jackson brings experienced depth to the organization during the early stages of the 2026 MLB season.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / April 4
New York Mets Add Depth by Signing Veteran Reliever

New York Mets Add Depth by Signing Veteran Reliever

The New York Mets are adding depth to the roster, with veteran reliever Luke Jackson joining the organization. According to The Athletics' Will Sammon, Jackson is signing a minor league contract.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 3
Francisco Lindor addresses alleged rift with Brandon Nimmo

Mets' Francisco Lindor addresses alleged rift with Rangers' Brandon Nimmo

During a recent chat with MLB insider Jon Heyman of the New York Post, Lindor attempted to put the Nimmo-related rumors to bed.

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Marcus Semien News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 3
Marcus Semien addresses brutal slump to start Mets career

Marcus Semien addresses brutal slump to start Mets career

When the New York Mets traded Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers to bring in two-time Gold Glove Award winner and three-time All-Star Marcus Semien, they made it a point to focus more on the defensive side of the ball.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 2
Mets rumors: Jon Heyman denies political strife in 2025 New York clubhouse

Mets rumors: Jon Heyman denies political strife in 2025 New York clubhouse

A rumor spread during the 2025 campaign that Brandon Nimmo and Francisco Lindor were at political odds in the New York Mets’ clubhouse. The claim was initially made by popular sports radio host Mike Francesa.

Kodai Senga News / Empire Sports Media / April 1
NY Mets star Kodai Senga after dominant debut: ‘It really felt like I’m a starting pitcher again’

NY Mets star Kodai Senga after dominant debut: ‘It really felt like I’m a starting pitcher again’

The New York Mets got a brilliant outing from veteran Kodai Senga on Tuesday, even if it resulted on a loss. The right-hander tossed six quality innings in which he surrendered just a couple of runs on four hits and three walks.

New York Mets News / Total Apex Sports / March 31
New York Mets Hire Fan Favorite As Special Adviser To Baseball Operations

New York Mets Hire Fan Favorite As Special Adviser To Baseball Operations

It feels like just yesterday that J.D. Martinez was digging into the batter’s box at Citi Field, casually terrifying opposing pitchers while serving as the veteran anchor for a surprisingly resilient lineup.

Luis Robert News / Just Baseball / March 31
Luis Robert Jr.’s Mets Career Is Off to the Best Possible Start

Luis Robert Jr.’s Mets Career Is Off to the Best Possible Start

Small sample size or not, Luis Robert Jr. made an impact in his first four games with the New York Mets. He had an incredible first weekend in Queens, highlighted by a three-run, walk-off home run in the bottom of the 11th inning on Saturday evening.

Bo Bichette News / Yardbarker / March 30
Bichette makes honest admission about hearing boos from Mets fans

Bo Bichette makes honest admission about hearing boos from Mets fans amid rough start

Bichette has gotten off to a rough start with the Mets and some of the teams fans have let him know about it.

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Bo Bichette News / Larry Brown Sports / March 30
Bo Bichette reacts to getting loudly booed by Mets fans

Bo Bichette reacts to getting loudly booed by Mets fans

Bo Bichette is getting his first real taste of life in New York. The New York Mets third baseman Bichette had another rough showing on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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