{"id":324476,"date":"2026-08-18T23:40:42","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T23:40:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/324476\/"},"modified":"2026-08-18T23:40:42","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T23:40:42","slug":"new-york-mets-announced-big-juan-soto-update-during-padres-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/324476\/","title":{"rendered":"New York Mets Announced Big Juan Soto Update During Padres Series"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t<img width=\"780\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/san-diego-padres-v-new-york-mets-new-york-new-york-2-e1787085841376.jpg\" class=\"attachment-featured-image size-featured-image wp-post-image\" alt=\"Juan Soto\"   decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGetty\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>New York Mets offered a Juan Soto update during their series versus the San Diego Padres<\/p>\n<p>The <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"New York Mets\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/new-york-mets\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"403794\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">New York Mets<\/a> are up 1-0 on the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"San Diego Padres\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/san-diego-padres\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"403749\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">San Diego Padres<\/a>. One day after they swept the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Washington Nationals\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/washington-nationals\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"403752\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Washington Nationals<\/a>, they defeated the Padres 2-1. This came before news broke about Mets star <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Juan Soto\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/mlb\/player\/juan-soto\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"403795\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Juan Soto<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Mets are nowhere near a playoff position in the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"MLB\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"403753\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MLB<\/a> standings. However, things are looking up for the franchise. Over the past 10 games, they are 7-3.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s a better record than all of the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Atlanta Braves\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/atlanta-braves\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"403751\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Atlanta Braves<\/a>, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/philadelphia-phillies\/\" title=\"Philadelphia Phillies\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"403861\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Philadelphia Phillies<\/a>, Miami Marlins, and Nationals.<\/p>\n<p>New York Mets Offer Big Juan Soto Update<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6268913\" class=\"size-inline wp-image-6268913\" data-lazy-load=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/new-york-mets-v-atlanta-braves-atlanta-georgia-july-6-juan.jpg\" alt=\"New York Mets v Atlanta Braves\" width=\"782\" height=\"521\"  \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6268913\" class=\"size-inline wp-image-6268913\" data-lazy-load=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/new-york-mets-v-atlanta-braves-atlanta-georgia-july-6-juan.jpg\" alt=\"New York Mets v Atlanta Braves\" width=\"782\" height=\"521\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-6268913\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA \u2013 JULY 6: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets celebrates his three-run home run on the base paths during the ninth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on July 6, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>Soto has not played a game for the Mets since July 24th, against the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Los Angeles Dodgers\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/los-angeles-dodgers\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"403750\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Los Angeles Dodgers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>However, during their current series against the Padres, <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SNY_Mets\/status\/2089802636811817466?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external nofollow\">a video surfaced<\/a> of Soto running drills.<\/p>\n<p>Juan Soto does running drills at Citi Field <\/p>\n<p>On July 25th, the Mets announced that Soto was being put on the 10-day injured list.<\/p>\n<p>Given the nature of his injury, seeing Soto participate in a running drill is sure to make some Mets fans\u2019 hearts flutter.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/player\/juan-soto-665742?stats=gamelogs-r-hitting-mlb&amp;year=2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external nofollow\">27-year-old<\/a> has 21 home runs and 52 RBIs this season.<\/p>\n<p>New York Mets vs San Diego Padres: Game 2<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6268958\" class=\"size-inline wp-image-6268958\" data-lazy-load=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/san-diego-padres-v-new-york-mets-new-york-new-york-3.jpg\" alt=\"San Diego Padres v New York Mets\" width=\"756\" height=\"531\"  \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6268958\" class=\"size-inline wp-image-6268958\" data-lazy-load=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/san-diego-padres-v-new-york-mets-new-york-new-york-3.jpg\" alt=\"San Diego Padres v New York Mets\" width=\"756\" height=\"531\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-6268958\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK \u2013 AUGUST 17: <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Francisco Alvarez\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/mlb\/player\/francisco-alvarez\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"403797\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Francisco Alvarez<\/a> #4 and <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/mlb\/player\/nolan-mclean\/\" title=\"Nolan McLean\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"403862\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nolan McLean<\/a> #26 of the New York Mets walk in from the bullpen before the game against the San Diego Padres at Citi Field on August 17, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>The Mets take on the Padres for Game 2 on Tuesday night. The game will be broadcast at 7:10 PM Eastern Time, 5:10 PM Mountain Time.<\/p>\n<p>Here is the lineup that they are rolling out for tonight:<\/p>\n<p>In response, here is the lineup that the Padres are rolling out.<\/p>\n<p>RF: Tatis Jr.<br \/>\nLF: Rengifo<br \/>\n3B: Machado<br \/>\n1B: <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Ty France\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/mlb\/player\/tyler-france\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"403802\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ty France<\/a><br \/>\nCF: Merrill<br \/>\nSS: Bogaerts<br \/>\nDH: Hays<br \/>\nC: Fermin<br \/>\n2B: Cronenworth<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Robbie Ray\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/mlb\/player\/robert-ray\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"403806\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Robbie Ray<\/a> will be the Padres\u2019 starting pitcher. He will face <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Zac Thornton\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/mlb\/player\/zach-thornton\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"403796\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Zac Thornton<\/a>. For tomorrow\u2019s finale, it will be <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/mlb\/player\/michael-king\/\" title=\"Michael King\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"403863\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Michael King<\/a> versus <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Robert Stock\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/mlb\/player\/robert-stock\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"403804\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Robert Stock<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/author\/calebkerney\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Caleb Kerney<\/a> Caleb covers the NHL, MLB, and Cricket for Heavy.com. He has covered professional hockey since 2022, including bylines at Dobber Prospects, The Hockey Writers, and The Hockey News. <a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/author\/calebkerney\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">More about Caleb Kerney<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Getty New York Mets offered a Juan Soto update during their series versus the San Diego Padres The&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":324477,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[9,11,10],"class_list":["post-324476","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-new-york","tag-new-york","tag-new-york-headlines","tag-new-york-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/324476","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=324476"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/324476\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/324477"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=324476"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=324476"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=324476"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}