After missing 15 games with a right calf strain, Juan Soto is set to rejoin the New York Mets tonight against the Minnesota Twins at Citi Field. His return provides a critical offensive spark for a team currently suffering through a 12-game losing streak and averaging fewer than two runs per game in his absence. Manager Carlos Mendoza plans to ease Soto back into action by rotating him between designated hitter and left field, skipping a formal rehab assignment after he successfully completed high-intensity drills yesterday. Prior to the injury, Soto was the team's most consistent hitter, boasting a .355 average and a .928 OPS through the first eight games of the 2026 season.
