Juan Soto is back on the 10-day injured list, placed there Saturday by the New York Mets for a left calf strain that’s gotta have their fan base absolutely reeling.
Soto’s Calf Strain Nightmare Continues for the Mets
This is a brutal blow, not just because Soto is hitting a solid .293 with 21 homers and 52 RBIs in 84 games, but because it’s the *same* left calf strain that sidelined him for 15 games earlier this season from April 3 to 21. They went a dismal 3-12 without him, a huge hit to any team’s chances. Soto showed discomfort running to second on a double-play grounder in the second inning of Friday’s 4-2 loss to the Dodgers after walking twice against Rōki Sasaki. He was pulled in the sixth, score tied 1-1, replaced by Jorge Polanco. He sat out Wednesday’s loss to Milwaukee, was back Friday after a day off, then got hurt again. He even exited their first post-break game on July 16 at Philadelphia in the eighth inning! He was the Mets’ *only* All-Star this year. To cover his spot, they called up infielder/outfielder Eric Wagaman from Triple-A Syracuse, who’s only hitting .162 with two homers and four RBIs in 21 games. That’s not exactly inspiring confidence.
Ranger Suárez Back on the Bump for Boston
It’s not all bad injury news around the league, though! Boston Red Sox fans are about to get a much-needed boost with All-Star lefty Ranger Suárez expected to make his return. Interim manager Chad Tracy confirmed Saturday that Suárez is coming off the injured list to start Sunday’s series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays. The 30-year-old was placed on the IL July 9 with a strained left groin, missing the All-Star game. Tracy said, “Ranger should be good to go for Sunday. We have him scheduled to start the game.” This is great news after a rollercoaster journey to get him back. The team originally planned for him to return Tuesday, then pushed him to Wednesday for a doubleheader that got rained out. Then he was under the weather and sore, leading to Eduardo Rivera pitching the game that snapped their club record-tying 15-game winning streak. Suárez is 4-3 with a 3.15 ERA in 17 starts in his first season after signing that massive $130 million, five-year deal. Boston needs him healthy and firing.
Meanwhile, out on the West Coast, Shohei Ohtani threw a bullpen session before Wednesday’s game at Philadelphia. The Dodgers’ star was set to start the series finale, but left knee irritation kept him out of the All-Star Game and scrapped those plans. He last pitched July 3 and received a lubricant injection. We’re all hoping that knee irritation clears up soon for the four-time MVP!
So, while Mets fans hold their breath hoping Soto’s calf finally heals, all eyes will be on Fenway Park this Sunday. Can Ranger Suárez come back strong and lead the Red Sox to a crucial win against the Blue Jays? That’s what’s on deck, and it’ll be interesting to watch!
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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