Mets news: Soto returns to Mets lineup, team gives updates on Lindor, Alvarez

TL;DR

Juan Soto returns to the Mets lineup after a foot injury, while updates on Francisco Lindor and Francisco Alvarez indicate ongoing recovery efforts. Lindor's calf shows healing, but no return date is set, and Alvarez is expected to be out for eight weeks following knee surgery.

Key points

Juan Soto returns to Mets lineup after foot injury
Francisco Lindor's MRI shows healing, no return date set
Francisco Alvarez likely sidelined for eight weeks after surgery

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 12: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets in action during the game against the Detroit Tigers at Citi Field on May 12, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images) | Getty Images Juan Soto is back in the New York Mets lineup for Thursday’s game against the Tigers after exiting Wednesday night’s game with a foot injury. Soto fouled a pitch off his foot in the third inning of a 3-2 win in extra innings for the Mets. He finished the at-bat despite being in obvious pain, and came back for an at-bat in the sixth inning before eventually being replaced by MJ Melendez. Soto’s x-rays were negative following the game, and being placed immediately in the lineup for a day game after a night game is certainly a good sign. Soto hasn’t been himself at the plate since returning from the injured list in April, hitting .221/.333./.412 with six RBIs in 19 games. Even if he isn’t playing to his career numbers yet this season, Soto’s immediate return to the lineup is the best-case scenario for a team dealing with key injuries to , , , and , among others. Steve Gelbs of SNY Thursday that Lindor’s updated MRI showed healing in his injured calf, but that there is still no timetable for the shortstop’s return. Adding that, manager Carlos Mendoza said that Lindor will progress with the strength-training portion of his recovery. Additionally, MLB’s Anthony DiComo Thursday that Alvarez had surgery on the torn meniscus in his right knee. The team expects Alvarez’s recovery to be towards the longer end of his recovery timetable, and he is likely to be sidelined for eight weeks. New York has a chance to earn their first series sweep of the season Thursday afternoon against a struggling Tigers team. Detroit is just 3-8 in May.

Q&A

What is the latest update on Juan Soto's injury status?

Juan Soto has returned to the Mets lineup after x-rays on his foot were negative.

How long will Francisco Alvarez be out after his surgery?

Francisco Alvarez is expected to be sidelined for approximately eight weeks following his knee surgery.

What did the MRI reveal about Francisco Lindor's injury?

The MRI showed healing in Francisco Lindor's injured calf, but there is still no timetable for his return.