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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Juan Soto fouled a ball off his right ankle in the third inning of Wednesday's game vs. Detroit Tigers and was removed in the seventh inning. X-rays came back negative. He returned to the lineup Thursday and hit a home run. Soto is dealing with his second injury setback of the season after missing two weeks with a calf strain earlier. Through 26 games, he has a .271 batting average, .366 OBP, .824 OPS, 4 HRs and 11 RBIs. Recent performance shows struggles with a 4-for-34 stretch over his last nine games. The Mets' lineup has offered little protection and the team is struggling offensively with a .225 team batting average.
Strengths
- + Negative X-rays on ankle injury
- + Returned to lineup and homered the next day
- + Elite career resume including World Series title, 6 Silver Sluggers, batting title
- + Demonstrated ability to play through pain and make smart decisions about injury management
- + Strong on-base percentage of .366 despite recent struggles
Weaknesses
- - Second injury setback in 2026 season (calf strain earlier, now ankle injury)
- - Recent offensive struggles: 4-for-34 over last 9 games
- - Mets' weak offensive lineup providing little protection
- - Team batting average of .225, second-fewest runs in MLB
- - Frustration evident after strikeout, smashed bat in dugout
- - Injury history becoming a concern for Mets organization
Injury Status: day-to-day
About
Elliot Soto is a shortstop for the Chicago Cubs.
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