Juan Soto shrugs off forearm worries after homering to cap Mets outburst
Juan Soto homered in the Mets' 8-0 win over the Nationals despite experiencing left forearm tightness, which he downplayed as minor after a clean MRI. The outburst in the fourth inning provided a rare offensive highlight for a struggling Mets team. Soto, back from a calf strain and limited to DH duties, said he feels comfortable and is progressing toward returning to the outfield. The Mets hope the homer signals Soto regaining form at the plate.
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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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