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Juan Soto • RF • Mets

Juan Soto Expected to Return on Wednesday

The current plan is for New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (calf) to be reinstated from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Soto began a running progression last Tuesday, and apparently, he's ramped up enough for the Mets to feel comfortable reinstating him in the middle of this week. The 27-year-old four-time All-Star and six-time Silver Slugger winner will be a much-needed offensive boost to a Mets team that has lost 11 straight games. Before injuring his calf, Soto was slashing .355/.412/.516 with a .928 OPS, a home run, five RBI, and three runs scored in his 31 at-bats. He's not going to fix New York's offensive struggles single-handedly, but his return will certainly be a boost. Fantasy managers should be prepared to get Soto back into their lineups everywhere on Wednesday at home against the Minnesota Twins at Citi Field. Soto will be returning without playing in any minor-league rehab games.

4 hours ago

Juan Soto • RF • Mets

Juan Soto Doesn't Have Firm Date for a Return

The New York Mets still expect All-Star outfielder Juan Soto (calf) to return from the 10-day injured list during their upcoming homestand, which begins Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins and runs through next Thursday, April 30, but they don't have an exact date in mind for the slugger's return, according to Max Ralph of MLB.com. "Yes, he's still on track," manager Carlos Mendoza said Sunday. "Not sure which day, but as of right now, the plan is for him to start playing for us at some point in the next homestand." The Mets, losers of 11 games in a row, could really use Soto's bat back in the lineup. The 27-year-old Dominican began a running progression last Tuesday, but the team now wants to see him increase the intensity of his running program while adding elements such as side-to-side shuffling and starting/stopping. Friday would represent the three-week mark from when Soto originally went on the IL. Soto was hitting a cool .355/.412/.516 with a homer and two doubles before his injury. Without him, the Mets have scored just 1.9 runs per game, including three scoreless outings.

6 hours ago

Francisco Alvarez • C • Mets

Francisco Alvarez a Priority Waiver-Wire Target Amidst Hot Start to 2026

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez is off to a strong start to the 2026 season, hitting .268/.379/.500 with four home runs, five RBI, and eight runs scored across his first 68 plate appearances. The 24-year-old has always logged strong batted-ball metrics, and he's currently posting an excellent 17.4% barrel rate. Perhaps most encouragingly, Alvarez has shown significant improvement in his plate skills early in the year. He's cut his strikeout rate to 17.6%, down from 26.4% in 2025. Health has been an issue for Alvarez in recent seasons, as he has not reached 400 plate appearances since 2023. However, if he can stay on the field, Alvarez could be on the verge of a breakout campaign. In leagues where he is not already rostered, Alvarez profiles as a high-upside catcher to target on the waiver wire.

20 hours ago

Juan Soto • RF • Mets

Juan Soto is on Track to Return Next Homestand

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (calf) is reportedly on track to return to the lineup for the upcoming homestand. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed this news on Sunday, saying that Soto should be back for the homestand starting April 21-30. The plan is for Soto to undergo an MRI to confirm his right calf strain is fully healed. If all goes well, Soto could be activated as early as Tuesday's game for the beginning of the homestand. The superstar slugger has been out for the last two-plus weeks due to a calf strain. His return to the lineup will be a welcoming sight to this Mets team that dropped its 11th straight game on Sunday.

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Christian Scott • SP • Mets

Christian Scott Emerging as Sneaky Stash After Dominant Run at Triple-A

New York Mets starting pitcher Christian Scott could be on the verge of a promotion after a hot start at Triple-A. Over his last two starts, Scott has a 1.74 ERA, 0.58 WHIP, and a 12/2 K/BB ratio across 10.1 innings of work. The 26-year-old got a taste for the big leagues last season when he registered a 4.56 ERA with a 39/12 K/BB ratio across six starts with the Mets. Given the Mets' struggles, it wouldn't be shocking to see them shake things up soon. Scott has shown that he's ready for the big league level, and the Mets need to do something after a tough 7-13 start to the season. Fantasy managers seeking pitching help might want to consider stashing Scott if they have room for him on their roster.

2 days ago

Kodai Senga • SP • Mets

Kodai Senga to Remain in Mets Rotation for Now

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga will remain in the team's starting rotation for now, manager Carlos Mendoza told Laura Albanese of Newsday. The Mets will continue to look at film to figure something out. "We've got to help him," Mendoza said. The 33-year-old Japanese hurler is off to a dreadful start in 2026, going 0-3 with an 8.83 ERA (5.35 FIP) and 1.90 WHIP with 22 strikeouts and 10 walks in 17 1/3 innings over his first four starts for the Mets. Senga got off to a decent start with four earned runs allowed in his first two starts of the year against the St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco Giants, but he's surrendered 13 earned runs on 14 hits (four homers) while walking five and striking out six in 5 2/3 innings in his last two outings against the Athletics and Chicago Cubs. He might be one more bad outing away from being sent to the bullpen in New York. If Senga is demoted from the rotation, either veteran left-hander Sean Manaea or pitching prospect Jonah Tong could be the top options to replace him.

3 days ago

Carson Benge • CF • Mets

Carson Benge Leading Off for Second Straight Day

New York Mets rookie outfielder Carson Benge will serve as the team's leadoff hitter for the second straight day on Saturday for Game 2 of the series in Chicago against the Cubs and right-hander Jameson Taillon at Wrigley Field, according to MLB.com. Benge went 1-for-4 in the team's ninth straight loss to the Cubs on Friday. The Mets are trying anything to get their bats going without star outfielder Juan Soto (calf). They currently rank 28th in MLB with a .632 team OPS as they head into Saturday's game at the friendly confines of Wrigley Field. Benge's DFS value will increase for the second straight game in the leadoff spot, but since hitting a home run in his major-league debut on Opening Day, he's been pretty ice-cold at the plate. The former 19th overall pick in 2024 out of Oklahoma State is hitting just 158 (9-for-57) with three RBI, five stolen bases, five runs scored, six walks, and 16 strikeouts in his first 17 big-league games.

3 days ago

Jorge Polanco • 2B • Mets

Jorge Polanco Placed on Injured List With Wrist Contusion

The New York Mets announced on Saturday that they have placed infielder Jorge Polanco (wrist, Achilles) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to April 15) with a right-wrist contusion and recalled catcher Hayden Senger from Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move. Polanco has been battling Achilles bursitis early in the 2026 season as well, but it's the wrist contusion that ended up landing him on the shelf. It's not a serious wrist injury, but it will also give Polanco a chance to rest his Achilles. It's another blow to a Mets team that just lost their ninth straight game to the Chicago Cubs on Friday at Wrigley Field. Polanco, 32, is off to a rough start in his first year with the Mets, as he's gone 10-for-56 (.179) at the plate with a homer, two RBI, and three runs scored through his first 14 games of the year. Until he's ready to return, MJ Melendez should see steady at-bats as the team's designated hitter with Juan Soto (calf) and Jared Young (knee) both on the IL as well.

3 days ago

Carson Benge • CF • Mets

Carson Benge Hitting Leadoff on Friday Against Cubs

New York Mets rookie outfielder Carson Benge is starting in right field and is hitting leadoff for Friday's series opener in Chicago at Wrigley Field against the Cubs and right-hander Edward Cabrera, according to MLB.com. With Benge moving up to leadoff, shortstop Francisco Lindor will drop down to the three-hole for the struggling Mets lineup. New York heads into Friday's action on an eight-game losing streak without star outfielder Juan Soto (calf). Benge, 23, hit a home run in his major-league debut on Opening Day, but it's been downhill since then. The former 19th overall pick in 2024 out of Oklahoma State is hitting just .151/.237/.226 with a homer, three RBI, five stolen bases, five runs scored, six walks, and 15 strikeouts in 59 plate appearances over his first 16 MLB games. Hitting leadoff will give him a fantasy boost, but it probably won't last for long, with Soto expected to come off the IL at some point next week for the Mets.

4 days ago

Juan Soto • RF • Mets

Juan Soto Still on Track to Return Next Week

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (calf) is progressing with his baseball activities and is "still on track" to return from the 10-day injured list next week, but the Mets will want to do a supplemental MRI exam to ensure that Soto is OK before activating him, according to Laura Albanese of Newsday. Soto landed on the IL with a right-calf strain, but he's made good progress and could be back for fantasy managers at some point next week. The Mets have really struggled mightily offensively without the 27-year-old four-time All-Star and six-time Silver Slugger winner, as they currently rank second-to-last in baseball with a .617 team OPS. In his first 31 at-bats before going on the IL, Soto was hitting a cool .355 (11-for-31) with a homer, five RBI, and three runs scored. Obviously, fantasy managers everywhere will want to get Soto back into their starting lineups immediately next week when he's reinstated.

4 days ago

Jorge Polanco • 2B • Mets

Jorge Polanco Now Dealing With Wrist Issue

New York Mets infielder Jorge Polanco (Achilles, wrist) is in a "better place" with his Achilles bursitis on Friday, but now he's dealing with a right-wrist issue, manager Carlos Mendoza told Max Goodman of NJ.com. The Mets are waiting for MRI results on Polanco's wrist. Although his Achilles bursitis is not considered serious, Polanco could land on the 10-day injured list this weekend. He is not in the starting lineup for the second straight game on Friday as the Mets get set to take on the hosting Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. With Jared Young also on the shelf with a torn meniscus in his left knee, MJ Melendez could see the majority of starts at designated hitter for the Mets against right-handed pitchers until Polanco can return. Brett Baty is starting at first base and batting eighth on Friday against Cubs right-hander Edward Cabrera. Polanco, who has a history of lower-body injuries, is hitting just .179 (10-for-56) to start his Mets tenure.

4 days ago

Jorge Polanco • 2B • Mets

Jorge Polanco Remains Out on Friday

New York Mets infielder Jorge Polanco (Achilles) is not ready to rejoin the starting lineup for Friday's series opener at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs, according to MLB.com. Bretty Baty will make the start at first base and is batting eighth, while MJ Melendez is serving as the designated hitter and is batting sixth for the Mets against Cubs right-hander Edward Cabrera. Polanco continues to deal with Achilles bursitis early in the 2026 season, his first with the Mets, and will miss a second straight game going into the weekend. If he continues to be bothered by the injury, the Mets could place Polanco on the 10-day injured list. It could be a big reason why the 32-year-old Dominican switch-hitting veteran is hitting just .179 (10-for-56) so far with just one home run, two RBI, three runs scored, five walks, and 11 strikeouts in his first 14 games. Polanco has a history of lower-body injuries, so this is definitely not ideal for the Mets or Polanco's fantasy managers.

4 days ago

Jorge Polanco • 2B • Mets

Jorge Polanco Dealing with Achilles Bursitis, Could Require IL Stint

New York Mets infielder Jorge Polanco (Achilles) is not in the lineup for his team's matchup on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers due to continued issues with Achilles bursitis, per Mike Puma of the New York Post. Puma reports that the team plans to re-evaluate him on Friday, and that Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said a trip to the injured list is on the table for Polanco. Polanco is off to a rough start to his first year in New York, hitting .179/.246/.286 with one home run, two RBI, and three runs scored across 61 plate appearances. Polanco has been in and out of the lineup due to this Achilles issue for over a week now, so an injured list stint could be the best thing for him long term. Mets outfielder MJ Melendez got the start at designated hitter in place of Polanco on Wednesday, and could be in line for more playing time if Polanco is sidelined for an extended stretch.

5 days ago

Juan Soto • RF • Mets

Mets Hoping for Juan Soto to Return During Team's Next Homestand

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said, "that's the goal," when asked by reporters whether outfielder Juan Soto (calf) would return during the team's next home stand. The Mets finish up their current road trip this weekend in Chicago before returning home next Tuesday for a three-game set against the Minnesota Twins. Soto is currently on the 10-day injured list as he recovers from a calf strain that he suffered on April 3. Across 34 plate appearances before getting hurt, the 27-year-old hit .355/.412/.516 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs scored. Once he's back in the lineup, Soto immediately profiles as a must-start fantasy outfielder. However, fantasy managers may want to prepare for limited aggressiveness on the base paths with Soto returning from a leg ailment. Soto was one of the more surprising sources of speed for fantasy managers in 2025 when he stole 38 bags.

5 days ago

Jared Young • LF • Mets

Mets Place Jared Young on 10-Day Injured List With Meniscus Tear

The New York Mets announced on Wednesday that they placed infielder/outfielder Jared Young (knee) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to April 13) with a left meniscus tear. In a corresponding move, the Mets recalled outfielder MJ Melendez from Triple-A Syracuse. Young will need to have surgery, which could keep him out for the rest of the first half of the season. The 30-year-old was taking advantage of extra opportunities early in the year in New York with star outfielder Juan Soto (calf) on the IL, and he was hitting .350 (7-for-20) with two RBI and two runs scored in 11 games before his knee injury on Tuesday. With Young now out, both Brett Baty and Mark Vientos should see even more playing time between the outfield and first base, at least until Soto returns. Baty is off to a cold start, hitting .218 (12-for-55) with no homers, while Vientos is batting .227 (10-for-44) with a homer and five RBI in his 14 games played for the Mets.

6 days ago

Juan Soto • RF • Mets

Juan Soto Begins Running Progression

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen said that star outfielder Juan Soto (calf) began a running progression on Tuesday, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. It's a significant step as Soto rehabs a strained right calf that landed him on the 10-day injured list. Soto has been doing baseball activities since the days after straining his calf on April 3, but he hadn't started a running progression until Tuesday. When asked whether Soto would go on a minor-league rehab assignment, manager Carlos Mendoza mentioned getting "creative," which means the Mets could bring minor-league pitchers to Citi Field to simulate live at-bats for him. The club has estimated that Soto will return in two to three weeks, which puts him in range of returning from the IL at some point next week, if not this weekend. New York desperately needs Soto back, as they've scored one or zero runs in five of their last six games. Before his calf injury, Soto had been extremely productive, slashing .355/.412/.516 with a homer and two doubles in eight games.

6 days ago

Tommy Pham • LF • Mets

Mets Call Up Tommy Pham From Minors

The New York Mets recalled veteran outfielder Tommy Pham from Single-A St. Lucie on Monday, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic. The move comes with the Mets searching for some offense during their five-game losing streak. In a corresponding move, infielder Ronny Mauricio was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse. Pham will receive a $2.25 million base salary for reaching the majors. In 12 games for St. Lucie, Pham went 2-for-12 at the plate. He'll now provide the Mets with outfield depth in addition to rookie Carson Benge, Brett Baty, Jared Young, Tyrone Taylor, and Luis Robert Jr. With the Mets missing All-Star outfielder Juan Soto, they have a season-wide .658 OPS. The 38-year-old Pham is in his 13th year in the big leagues, so he certainly has experience, but he'll continue to have minimal fantasy appeal as a part-time corner outfielder, potentially in the short-term. In 120 games with the Pirates in 2025, Pham had a .245/.330/.370 slash line with a .700 OPS, 10 home runs, 52 RBI, 44 runs scored, and five steals in 449 plate appearances.

7 days ago

Francisco Alvarez • C • Mets

Francisco Alvarez Breaking Out; Waiver-Wire Opportunity Closing Fast

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez has emerged as a key offensive contributor early in the 2026 season, slashing .300/.391/.625 with a 1.016 OPS and four home runs. The fifth-year backstop is showing clear growth at the plate. His improved barrel rate and consistent hard contact point to a more refined approach. Alvarez produced a .256/.339/.447 slash line in 76 games last season, but this start suggests a meaningful step forward. If this level of production holds, Alvarez has the profile to establish himself as one of the more impactful offensive catchers in the league.

Apr 12

Mark Vientos • 3B • Mets

Mark Vientos' Hitless Skid Continues

New York Mets infielder Mark Vientos is looking to take the next step as he navigates his fifth MLB season. The 26-year-old has cooled off after a strong start and has not recorded a hit in his last six games. Vientos is now slashing .263/.293/.395 with a .688 OPS through 12 games as he looks to break out of this early slump. He posted his best season in 2024 before taking a step back last year, but still showed flashes of power. If Vientos can regain his early-season form, fantasy managers should look to capitalize on a buy-low opportunity.

Apr 12

Clay Holmes • SP • Mets

Clay Holmes Expected to Make his Next Start

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said that right-hander Clay Holmes (hamstring) went through a series of strength tests for his tight hamstring on Saturday and "checked all the boxes," according to David Lennon of Newsday. As long as Holmes throws his normal between-starts bullpen, he's expected to make his next scheduled start. The 33-year-old's next start is scheduled for next Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, which isn't an ideal matchup for a pitcher coming off an injury scare. Holmes has looked outstanding in his first three starts of the 2026 regular season in his second year with the Mets, going 2-1 with a 1.50 ERA and 1.11 WHIP with 12 strikeouts and eight walks in 18 innings pitched. Despite his strong start, fantasy managers should be very hesitant to throw Holmes back in their starting lineups at potentially less than 100%.

Apr 11

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