Mets’ Juan Soto Leaves First Inning Due to Injury
In San Francisco on Friday night, Mets’ Juan Soto exited during the first inning. Team officials described the issue as right calf tightness.
How the play unfolded
Soto worked a single to right in his first plate appearance. He then appeared to favor his leg while rounding second base on a Bo Bichette RBI single.
Later, Soto was retired on a force play at the plate. That out came during Brett Baty’s grounder, which produced a 1-2-3 double play back to the mound.
Immediate substitution
Tyrone Taylor took over in left field as the Giants came to bat. The move happened as the Mets assessed Soto’s condition.
Official update and context
The Mets announced Soto left with right calf tightness. No further timetable was provided by the club.
Mets’ Juan Soto left in the first inning after showing that injury. The team will monitor him going forward.
Report and credentials
Filmogaz.com is reporting details from veteran columnist David Lennon. Lennon is an award-winning writer and a Hall of Fame voter.
He has covered six no-hitters, including two perfect games. His report supplied the play-by-play and the team update.
- Location: San Francisco
- When: Friday night
- Player: Juan Soto
- Replacement: Tyrone Taylor (left field)
- Injury: Right calf tightness
- Key plays: Single to right, Bo Bichette RBI single, Brett Baty grounder producing a double play
