{
  "id": 4308653,
  "title": "How Juan Soto views Mets' closing stretch and how he's used off injury",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/how-juan-soto-views-mets-closing-stretch-and-how-hes-used-off-injury",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T00:04:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/juan-soto-views-mets-closing-000424011.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Juan Soto, the Mets outfielder, faced a brief scare during a recent game when he fouled a pitch off his right shin, forcing him to deal with pain on the field. Despite the setback, Soto proved his resilience, coming back to hit a go-ahead RBI single in the sixth inning, securing a 6-2 victory for the Mets over the Astros at Citi Field. The incident occurred in the bottom of the fifth inning, with the score tied and a runner in scoring position. Soto's quick recovery highlights his determination to return from his injuries, having previously missed 15 games due to a mild right calf strain earlier in the season. The Mets interim manager, Andy Green, praised Soto's work ethic and positive attitude, noting that his desire to be on the field and his love for the game were evident. While the Mets are cautious with Soto's return, considering his $765 million contract, they are optimistic about his potential to contribute to the team's playoff hopes, especially after a recent surge in wins following the trade deadline.",
  "summary": "Juan Soto pledged that he would be back before the end of the 2026 season. On Sunday, he made an immediate impact by supplying the game-winning hit.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "New York Mets reinstate slugger Juan Soto from the 10-day injured list",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/new-york-mets-reinstate-slugger-juan-soto-from-the-10-day-injured-list",
        "published": "2026-08-29T16:30:33.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}