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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Juan Soto fouled a ball off his right foot/ankle in the third inning of Wednesday's game against the Detroit Tigers. X-rays came back negative. He remained in the game initially but was removed in the seventh inning. Manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed he is day-to-day. This is Soto's second injury setback of the season after missing two weeks with a calf strain earlier. Through 26 games, Soto has posted a .271 batting average, .366 OPS, 4 home runs and 11 RBIs. He recently was moved to leadoff by Mendoza and hit his first career leadoff home run. The Mets are dealing with multiple injuries to key players including Francisco Lindor and Francisco Alvarez.
Strengths
- + X-rays came back negative on right foot
- + Remained in game after initial injury
- + Recently hit first career leadoff home run
- + Track record as elite offensive player with World Series title and six Silver Sluggers
- + Willing to adapt to team needs (accepted leadoff role)
- + Strong on-base percentage at .366
Weaknesses
- - Second injury setback in 2026 season
- - Struggling at plate recently (0-for-3 with strikeout in injury game)
- - Going 4-for-34 over last nine games
- - Mets offense struggling overall (.225 team batting average)
- - Injury history becoming concerning pattern
- - Limited protection in lineup affecting performance
- - High expectations from $765 million contract not yet met
Injury Status: day-to-day
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Juan Mendez is a pitcher for the Chicago Cubs.
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