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Juan Soto injury update: Mets star leaves game in first after slowing up while running bases vs. Giants

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Juan Soto's night came to an end less than one inning into the Mets' game against the Giants on Friday.

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Juan Soto enjoyed a sparkling maiden season with the Mets, producing a career-high in home runs as well as a glistening . 921 OPS. No feat was more impressive than Soto's base-running exploits, however.

The patient slugger, long considered lead-footed, posted a career-best 38 stolen bases, embracing his inner sprint as he whisked around the bags. On Friday, his gleaming legs failed him. Soto was forced to leave New York's matchup after appearing to suffer a leg injury.

Here's the latest on Soto's status following his apparent injury. SN's MLB HQ: Live MLB scores | Updated MLB standings | Full MLB schedule Juan Soto injury update Soto saw his night come to an end less than one inning into the Mets' tilt against San Francisco on Friday, pulling up lame after attempting to take first-to-third on Bo Bichette Jr. 's single.