NEW YORK — The New York Mets will be without star outfielder Juan Soto for the next two to three weeks after he suffered a strained right calf muscle.
The team placed the four-time All-Star on the 10-day injured list on Monday, with the move dating back to Saturday. According to the Mets, this type of muscle strain typically requires approximately two to three weeks of recovery time before players can return to action.
To fill the roster spot, the organization brought up infielder Ronny Mauricio from their Triple-A affiliate in Syracuse.
The 27-year-old Soto is currently in his second year of a historic $765 million contract spanning 15 seasons. Through eight games this season, he has posted impressive numbers with a .355 batting average, one home run, and five RBIs. Last year in his debut season with New York, Soto compiled a .263 average along with 43 home runs, 105 RBIs, 38 stolen bases, 127 walks, and a .921 OPS.
The injury occurred during Friday evening’s contest when Soto attempted to advance from first base to third base in the Mets’ 10-3 victory over San Francisco.
