Juan Soto shrugs off forearm worries after homering to cap Mets outburst
Juan Soto has been dealing with left forearm tightness but insists it is not a major concern. He hit a home run during the Mets' 8-0 victory over the Nationals, helping to boost the team's morale. Soto's health is crucial for the Mets, who have struggled in his absence this season.
- ▪Juan Soto hit his second home run of the season in an 8-0 win against the Washington Nationals.
- ▪Soto is currently dealing with left forearm tightness but has undergone an MRI that showed no significant issues.
- ▪The Mets have struggled without Soto, losing key players like Francisco Lindor to injuries.
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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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