Juan Soto lands on injured list in latest 2026 Mets crusher

The Mets’ season has taken another hit. Juan Soto was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with a left calf strain. Eric Wagaman was recalled from Triple-A to take his spot on the roster. Soto was lifted from Friday’s loss to the Dodgers in the sixth inning with what was initially described as “left calf soreness.” Juan Soto of the New York Mets during the fourth inning of the 2026 MLB All-Star Game. Getty Images The All-Star outfielder missed 15 games in April with a right calf strain, so this calf injury presents a different issue. Soto has been one of the bright spots in a lost season for the Mets, as he leads the National League with a .408 on-base percentage and a .947 OPS. This story will be updated