New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto had a painful Tuesday night against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. The former World Series winner exited the game early after a freak injury.
During the top of the third inning of the game, Juan Soto lined up a slider from Padres starter Ryan Berget. However, the Dominican slugger fouled off the pitch as the ball took the inside half of the bat and struck him on the left foot.
Soto hopped in pain and was in visible discomfort as the Mets' training staff, along with manager Carlos Mendoza, tended to his injury. Although Soto, who signed a record $765 million deal last offseason, remained in the game to finish his at-bat, he exited the contest before the bottom of the fourth inning.
He was replaced by Tyrone Taylor, who moved to center field while Jeff McNeil occupied Soto's position in right field after his exit. After the initial assessment, the Mets announced that Soto was dealing with a foot contusion.
The Dominican superstar has missed just one game for the franchise this season and the Mets will hope Soto recovers in time for the series finale on Wednesday.
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