Juan Soto’s early exit from the Mets’ game has added to the team’s injury concerns.
Soto fouled a ball off his lower leg in the bottom of the third. The ball appeared to hit the front of his ankle and the top of his foot.
Soto’s Unease and Eventual Pinch Hit
Serving as the Mets’ designated hitter, Soto was able to remain in the game for a bit. He took his at-bat in the bottom of the sixth. There was a point during that at-bat that his ankle didn’t look comfortable, though.
When his turn came up in the bottom of the seventh with runners on first and third, two outs, and the Mets having just tied the game at two, MJ Melendez was sent up to pinch hit for him.
Mets’ Injury List Grows
For the second time in as many nights, a Mets hitter left the team’s game early after suffering an injury in the batter’s box.
Last night, Francisco Alvarez left the Mets’ game early after suffering an injury on a swing that turned out to be a torn meniscus in his right knee.
Here’s hoping Soto just needs some ice and some rest and doesn’t end up on the Mets’ ever-expanding list of players on the IL.