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Juan Soto Exits; Mets Rout Giants Behind Alvarez

PUBLISHED Apr 4, 2026, 12:29 AM ET

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SAN FRANCISCO — New York Mets slugger Juan Soto left Friday night's game against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning with right calf tightness after singling off Tyler Mahle; Tyrone Taylor replaced him in left field and the Mets continued play without him. The Mets snapped a three-game skid Friday, winning 10-3 as Francisco Alvarez hit two homers and rookie Nolan McLean retired his first 15 batters; manager Carlos Mendoza said Soto will undergo imaging Saturday to evaluate the calf tightness and determine next steps.

By Sarah Whitman | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Soto singled off Tyler Mahle and slowed while advancing to third on Bo Bichette’s RBI single.
Soto was forced out at home on Brett Baty’s grounder and replaced by Tyrone Taylor in left field.
The Mets confirmed Soto left with right calf tightness and scheduled imaging for Saturday.
Francisco Alvarez hit two home runs; Nolan McLean retired his first 15 batters in his start.
The Mets beat the Giants 10-3, snapping a three-game losing streak.

News Intelligence

Juan Soto's exit could impact the Mets' performance. If you're a fan, this might affect upcoming games. Keep an eye on the team's updates about Soto's condition. It's a reminder that even top athletes can face health issues.

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Who Benefited

Francisco Alvarez and rookie Nolan McLean benefited directly, producing key offensive output and pitching performance that fueled the Mets’ 10-3 victory over the Giants.

Who Impacted

Juan Soto suffered a right calf tightness that forced an early exit and prompted imaging, creating immediate health and lineup concerns for the Mets.

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Articles Published:: 7
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Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 7
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Who Benefited

Francisco Alvarez and rookie Nolan McLean benefited directly, producing key offensive output and pitching performance that fueled the Mets’ 10-3 victory over the Giants.

Who Impacted

Juan Soto suffered a right calf tightness that forced an early exit and prompted imaging, creating immediate health and lineup concerns for the Mets.