Mets Set to Activate Juan Soto Ahead of Wednesday’s Matchup with Twins

The New York Mets are hoping to break their 11-game losing streak, and the imminent return of superstar Juan Soto could be just what they need. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the team’s “current plan” is to activate Soto before Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Twins, marking the second match in their three-game series.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza recently provided an encouraging update, revealing that Soto has been taking live at-bats and engaging in “high-intensity running.” This progress suggests that the outfielder is on track to rejoin the lineup after being sidelined since April 3 due to a calf strain.

Initially, the Mets managed to secure victories in their first three games without Soto, but since then, they have struggled significantly, leading to their current lengthy skid. Before his injury, Soto was enjoying a stellar start to the season, boasting a .355 batting average along with a .412 on-base percentage, .516 slugging percentage, one home run, and five RBIs. Given the Mets’ offensive woes, averaging just 1.7 runs per game during this troubling stretch, Soto’s return could provide the much-needed spark to turn their fortunes around.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.