Juan Soto set for MRI of right calf after leaving Mets game early

Mets left fielder Juan Soto, who has been one of the most durable players in the sport over the course of his career, is set to have an MRI this morning after leaving the team’s game last night in the first inning because of right calf tightness. Soto appeared to feel the calf issue as he ran from first to third on a single in the top of the first. And now everyone holds their breath, as the Mets’ rocky start to the season would feel much worse if Soto’s diagnosis reveals anything significant.

The 27-year-old is in the second year of his massive fifteen-year deal with the Mets, and he was outstanding at the plate last year with a . 263/. 396/.

525 with 43 home runs, 38 stolen bases, and a 162 wRC+. The Mets’ lineup had been ice cold since Opening Day until their ten-run barrage last night. It was encouraging to see a player like Marcus Semien, who couldn’t have been much worse at the plate in the team’s first seven games, have a big night.

If Soto needs to spend any time out of the lineup, the Mets will need more performances like that to mitigate the loss.