Juan Soto

B

Scouting Report

Updated May 17, 2026

Juan Soto fouled a ball off his right ankle in the third inning of Wednesday's game vs. Detroit Tigers on May 13, 2026. X-rays came back negative and he is considered day-to-day. He remained in the game for several more innings before being removed in the seventh. Soto has struggled offensively in May, hitting .121/.174 with inconsistent performance. He returned from a calf strain injury just two weeks prior. Despite the ankle injury, he returned to the lineup Thursday and hit a solo home run, his fifth of the season. The Mets have been plagued by multiple injuries this season affecting their lineup depth.

Strengths

+ X-rays negative on ankle injury
+ Able to remain in game after injury occurred
+ Returned to lineup next day and hit home run
+ 5 home runs on season showing power potential
+ Elite career track record with World Series title, 6 Silver Sluggers, batting title
+ Demonstrated resilience by playing through pain

Weaknesses

- Recent ankle injury from foul ball
- Struggling offensively in May (.121 batting average)
- Only 4-for-34 over last 9 games
- Missed two weeks earlier in season with calf strain
- Recurring injury concerns limiting availability
- Lack of protection in lineup affecting performance
- Team batting average of .225 creating difficult offensive environment
- Frustration evident after strikeout (bat smash incident)

Injury Status: day-to-day -- Right ankle contusion from fouled ball; X-rays negative; day-to-day status

About

Juan Soto is a right fielder for the New York Mets.

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RF

Team

New York Mets

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