Juan Soto is placed on the injured list, according to reports covering the 2026 season. The move represents another setback for the New York Mets as they adjust their roster and plans while Soto recovers. The reports indicate that the placement comes after additional impacts to the Mets’ season, adding to the team’s ongoing challenges in managing injuries. While the reports provided to this editor state the injured-list placement, they do not include further detail on the specific injury, the expected recovery timeline, or any corresponding roster moves by the Mets. The Mets therefore will need to determine Soto’s status through team medical evaluation and league procedures, and they will fill his role with another player in the interim. The injured list placement is the key shared point across the sources, and it signals that Soto is currently not available to play while the team addresses the issue.