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The New York Mets placed All-Star outfielder Juan Soto on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain on Saturday. Mets interim manager Andy Green told reporters Soto is expected to miss a significant amount of time.

Soto was reportedly diagnosed with a Grade 2 strain, and Green said Soto's injury is more severe than the one that sidelined him for nearly three weeks in April of the 2025 season.

"It's a little more significant than last time," Green said, per ESPN. "It's not what we were hoping for. He's a guy we love having on the field. He's a guy who loves to be on the field competing. We'll be without him for a period of time now."

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Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets looks on during batting practice before the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on July 20, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Soto Exited Friday Night's Game Early With Calf Injury

Soto had reportedly been dealing with calf pain for a week before the series opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday. He served as designated hitter in four of six games since the All-Star break to give his calf time to recover.

After walking twice against starting pitcher Roki Sasaki on Friday, Soto exited the game in the sixth inning because of the calf injury.

"Someone like him wants to be on the baseball field," Green said, per ESPN. "He wants to play. The desire to be on the field is why he's so special in what he does. This last week, we gave him at-bats. We gave him rest at times when we felt it appropriate. And yesterday he couldn't get over the hump.

"Is it possible we could have looked back and thought we could have moved a little quicker on this? Given where we're at today, yes. I don't know that that ultimately changes the situation we're in right now. I respect somebody who's trying to get on the field and play through things."

Tyrone Taylor, Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing have been splitting time in left field since the All-Star break.

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