The New York Mets face another setback as Juan Soto, a key player, leaves a game with an injury. On Friday evening, the Mets hosted the Los Angeles Dodgers, the recent World Series winners who had just visited the White House. The atmosphere was lively at the stadium, with actress Emma Stone present. She even spoke with Soto before the game began.

Despite these engaging moments, the evening took a turn for Soto. At 27 years old, Soto secured two walks during the game but left during the sixth inning. The reason cited was left calf soreness, an issue that has been ongoing since July 16. The Mets had previously given Soto time off in an attempt to recover.

Prior to the game, interim manager Andy Green shared his thoughts:

“It’s improving for him,” Green mentioned according to MLB.com. “Hopefully after today, we don’t have to talk about it anymore.”

Unfortunately, this injury will continue to be a topic among fans and the team. On social media, Mets supporters express concern as they confront the latest injury news. Soto’s absence is significant since he was the only All-Star selected from the Mets this season, illustrating the importance of his role in the lineup.

Soto’s impressive performance includes a batting average of .283 over 84 games, with 83 hits and 21 home runs. He is currently fulfilling the second year of his 15-year contract worth $765 million, which he signed with the Mets at the end of 2024.

Matthew Reigle provides coverage for OutKick.