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Juan Soto Calf Injury Could Alter Entire NL Landscape

One of the best overall players in Major League Baseball is going to be on the shelf for at least the next few weeks. The New York Mets announced on Monday that superstar outfielder Juan Soto is being placed on the 10-Day Injured List with a right calf strain.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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 / 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

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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 / Field Level Media / April 6

Mets place OF Juan Soto (calf) on IL; out 2-3 weeks

New York Mets star outfielder Juan Soto was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday with a right calf strain and is expected to miss two to three weeks.

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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

Mets to Retire Carlos Beltrán’s Number

Updated Post: April 6 at 3:17 pm The Mets officially announced they would retire Carlos Beltrán’s No. 15 and induct him into the Mets’ Hall of Fame on September 19 before the game against the Philadelphia Phillies.

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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.

Kodai Senga News / Mets Merized Online / April 6

Senga Continues Positive Start to Season

Kodai Senga backed up a strong spring training in his first start of the season against the St. Louis Cardinals last Tuesday. He gave the Mets length; the velocity was up, plenty of positive signs.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 6

Mets’ 2 unheralded heroes vs. Giants with Juan Soto, Brett Baty out injured

The New York Mets were already down Juan Soto, who is dealing with a calf strain. Then, Brett Baty was scratched pregame due to a thumb injury. And still, the Mets were able to earn a 5-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday.

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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 5

Mets rally in 4-run 8th, win road series over Giants

Pinch hitter Luis Torrens stroked a go-ahead two-RBI double in a four-run eighth inning against the San Francisco bullpen Sunday afternoon, helping the visiting New York Mets rally for a 5-2 victory in a game that saw the first ejection of new Giants manager Tony Vitello.

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.

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