A miserable season for the New York Mets may have just gotten worse.
Juan Soto, the Mets' star outfielder, left the team's 4-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday during the sixth inning with soreness in his left calf. He batted twice in the game and drew two walks before departing for pinch-hitter Jorge Polanco.
The injury is a significant blow to the Mets, who are already struggling this season. With Soto potentially headed for the injured list, the team's already-thin outfield could become even more depleted.
Soto's calf soreness has prompted the Mets to take swift action. Manager Andy Green has scheduled an MRI exam for Saturday, which will provide more information about the extent of the injury.
Green's words following the game offer little comfort to Mets fans. "Soto will undergo an MRI exam on his left calf on Saturday," he told reporters, including ESPN's Jorge Castillo. "He could go on the injured list."
The Mets will be watching the results of Soto's MRI closely, as the team's chances of making a playoff push this season hinge on the health of their key players.
Soto's injury is a reminder that even the best teams can be vulnerable to setbacks. The Mets will need to stay healthy if they hope to turn their season around.
The Mets will have to wait until Saturday to learn more about Soto's condition.
Source: Yahoo Sports