New York Mets star Juan Soto leaves game in injury scare

New York Mets superstar Juan Soto left Tuesday night's game early after fouling a ball off of the top of his foot.

Jul 28, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto (22) walks back to the dugout after striking out during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images | Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

All of Mets nation is holding their breath.

New York Mets superstar right fielder Juan Soto left Tuesday night's game against the San Diego Padres after fouling a ball off of his foot.

Juan Soto was visited by the Mets' athletic trainers after fouling a ball off his leg.

Soto finished the at-bat and grounded out. pic.twitter.com/sgtJjtz45j

— SNY (@SNYtv) July 30, 2025

Soto was in considerable pain and was checked on by a team trainer and manager Carlos Mendoza. Despite being clearly hobbled, he was able to eventually finish out his at-bat, which saw him groundout to end the inning. But Soto did not come back out to play the field and was replaced by Tyrone Taylor in the bottom of the fourth inning.

The Mets are currently calling it a foot contusion for Soto. The expectation is that Soto will be sent for X-Rays and further testing in order to receive full clarity on the injury.

Soto has played in 107 of 108 games this season. The hope is that he will not have to miss time after suffering this injury.

This is a developing story. Stay tuned for further updates on Soto's status.

Update:

Mendoza told reporters that X-Rays on Soto's foot were negative and that he is day-to-day. The team is confident that nothing is broken.

Carlos Mendoza says that initial X-rays were negative on Juan Soto and he is considered day-to-day: pic.twitter.com/rCE5naMF0h

— SNY (@SNYtv) July 30, 2025

At the moment, the Mets are not planning on doing more imaging once the swelling in Soto's foot subsides, per Mendoza.

Soto: “I think it’s going to be good. We just have to get the swelling good and go back to work.”

— Mike Puma (@NYPost_Mets) July 30, 2025

Soto expressed his optimism to reporters following the game. However, he did acknowledge that they need to get the swelling under control.