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Soto's status is unclear as Lindor gets ready to rejoin Mets, and Senga shifts to bullpen
By Jerry Beach, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 24, 2026
· 3 min read
Francisco Lindor rejoined the New York Mets Wednesday night — just as Juan Soto deals with a back injury that may sideline him beyond a discouraging doubleheader sweep for the Mets, who fell to the Chicago Cubs 10-3 and 10-5.Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Wednesday morning he couldn’t rule out ...
Key takeaway Mendoza said Wednesday morning he hoped Soto could be available at some point in the day but acknowledged a level of concern for the superstar outfielder, who is in the second season of a 15-year, $765 million deal.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
For fans in the Houston area, the status of Juan Soto and the return of Francisco Lindor to the New York Mets may seem like a distant concern, but it has implications for the local baseball landscape. As the Mets struggle to regain their footing, the Astros, Houston's home team, will be watching closely to see how their National League counterparts fare. The Mets' woes, including a 12-game losing streak, have given the Astros some breathing room in the standings. With Lindor's return, the Mets may begin to climb out of last place, potentially altering the dynamics of the league and affecting the Astros' own playoff chances. Meanwhile, Soto's injury serves as a reminder of the risks of playing at a high level, a concern that will resonate with fans of all teams, including those in Piney Point Village who follow the Astros and the Mets.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Francisco Lindor rejoined the New York Mets Wednesday night — just as Juan Soto deals with a back injury that may sideline him beyond a discouraging doubleheader sweep for the Mets, who fell to the Chicago Cubs 10-3 and 10-5.Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Wednesday morning he couldn’t rule out ...
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