Soto Could Return Thursday

Juan Soto could return to the Mets lineup as early as Thursday after sitting out two games with left-side tightness, potentially stepping in as designated hitter. His return is huge — he’s slashing .299/.412/.645 with 17 homers and 38 RBIs, leading the NL in OPS. The Mets have struggled mightily without him, going 3-16 in his absence, and are desperate to avoid any setbacks. Meanwhile, Francisco Lindor is back from a calf strain, and the team is hoping to see both stars play together again — they’ve only shared the field in 12 games this season. With the Mets currently 12 games under .500, Soto’s presence could be the spark they need. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/641e024d1293e578