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Mets' Juan Soto injury scare adds another gut punch to plagued season, could trigger early firesale
TL;DR
Juan Soto of the New York Mets suffered an ankle injury after fouling a ball off his leg, leading to his early exit from the game against the Detroit Tigers. This injury adds to the team's struggles in the 2026 season, which could prompt a firesale.
Key points
- Juan Soto injured his ankle after fouling a ball off his leg
- Soto was removed from the game against the Detroit Tigers
- The Mets have a current record of 17-25 in the 2026 season
- Injuries continue to plague the Mets this season
- Soto's injury may lead to a potential firesale
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Mets' Juan Soto injury scare adds another gut punch to plagued season, could trigger early firesale originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The New York Mets are off to a slow start to the 2026 season and currently sit at 17-25. Things have improved as of late, but injuries continue to create problems for the club.
The latest injury concern involves Juan Soto. The Mets slugger fouled a ball off his ankle and was removed from the game.
“Soto exited Wednesday night's game against the Detroit Tigers in Queens in the seventh inning when MJ Melendez pinch hit for him. In the third inning, Soto had fouled a ball off his own leg that appeared to cause him considerable pain, but he remained in the game,” USA Today’s Jace Evans wrote.
The severity of Soto’s injury is still to be determined. He is currently considered day-to-day, but that designation could still keep him sidelined for some time. It is yet another gut punch for the Mets.
Q&A
What happened to Juan Soto in the game against the Detroit Tigers?
Juan Soto fouled a ball off his ankle and was removed from the game in the seventh inning.
How is the New York Mets' season going so far in 2026?
The New York Mets are currently struggling with a record of 17-25 as of mid-May 2026.
Could Juan Soto's injury lead to a firesale for the Mets?
Yes, Soto's injury, combined with the team's poor performance, could trigger an early firesale.
Who replaced Juan Soto in the game against the Tigers?
MJ Melendez pinch hit for Juan Soto in the seventh inning after his injury.
