Mets star Juan Soto misses Sunday's game at Marlins because of an illness
Juan Soto, a star player for the New York Mets, was unable to play in Sunday's game against the Miami Marlins due to an illness. He was initially scheduled to bat third but was replaced by rookie A.J. Ewing. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza noted that Soto had been experiencing flu-like symptoms and had a fever.
- ▪Juan Soto was a late scratch from the lineup due to illness.
- ▪Rookie A.J. Ewing replaced Soto as the designated hitter.
- ▪Mets manager Carlos Mendoza reported that Soto had been battling symptoms for three days.
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