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How long will Juan Soto be out? Mets superstar to miss weeks amid IL stint

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Juan Soto is going to miss some time for the Mets this season.

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The New York Mets were dealt some brutal news on Monday afternoon, as Jaun Soto, their best hitter and player overall, was reported to be headed to the injured list. His absence is going to be a big one for the Mets, and will lead to the offense taking a big nose-dive in his absence. Soto lands on the injured list, but how long will he be out?

Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that Soto, the Mets superstar outfielder, will be sidelined with a right calf strain for the next 2-3 weeks. Juan Soto to miss next 2-3 weeks with calf injury "Mets LF Juan Soto, their hottest hitter, goes to the IL with right calf strain and will be out 2-3 weeks," Nightengale reports. "Mets recall Ronny Mauricio.

" This is some tough news for the Mets, as Soto is going to miss 2-3 weeks, according to Nightengale, which could leave the Mets without their superstar outfielder until May. Of course, there is a chance that he returns a bit sooner and doesn't miss too much time if his calf strain recovery goes well. Soto, through eight games this season, was hitting .