Juan Soto shrugs off forearm worries after homering to cap Mets outburst
Juan Soto homered in the Mets' 8-0 win over the Nationals, downplaying concerns about left forearm tightness after a clean MRI. The two-run shot was his second of the season and part of a seven-run fourth inning that provided a rare offensive highlight for the struggling Mets. Soto, recently returned from a calf strain, said he feels comfortable and is continuing treatment and a throwing program. Despite the win, the team's season remains troubled, with key injuries and inconsistent performance.
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MLB New York Mets Juan Soto shrugs off forearm worries after homering to cap Mets outburst By Dan Martin Published April 28, 2026, 11:30 p.m. ET Juan Soto is dealing with left forearm tightness, and it would be easy to fear the worst in what’s been a train wreck of a Mets season. And one game in which the Mets offense finally awoke — for one inning, anyway — and a home run from Soto were hardly enough to ease the nerves. Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free Still, Soto insisted the discomfort in his forearm is not a big deal after he served as the DH in an 8-0 win over Washington at Citi Field and hit his second homer of the season.
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