Apr 2, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (22) reacts after scoring a run on an RBI double hit by infielder Bo Bichette (19) against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images Robert Edwards-Imagn Images

Mets Lose Juan Soto to Injury in Latest Concern

Originally posted on New York Mets on SI | By Pat Ragazzo | Last updated Apr 3, 2026 11:00 PM ET

All of Mets nation will now be holding their breath.

In the Mets' game against the San Francisco Giants on Friday night, left fielder Juan Soto exited the contest due to what the team is initially calling right calf tightness.

The severity of the injury is currently unknown and will determine whether Soto requires imaging or not.

Soto appeared to grimace in pain after running from first-to-third base in the top of the first inning on a Bo Bichette RBI single. Soto stayed in the game and was thrown out at home on a Brett Baty double play.

However, Tyrone Taylor replaced Soto in left field to start the bottom of the first inning.

Soto, 27, is hitting .355 with a .928 OPS in eight games this season. He extended his hitting streak to eight games tonight.

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