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sports20h ago

The Mets opened 2026 with a 7-12 record and sit last in the NL East amid injury woes and key absences.
Mets added Bo Bichette, Devin Williams, Luke Weaver, Marcus Semien, Freddy Peralta, Luis Robert and Jorge Polanco in the offseason, but results have lagged.
Toronto Blue Jays trail in the AL East at 7-11, hampered by injuries and an underperforming lineup.
Toronto's offense has slumped to .241/.311/.370 with a .681 OPS, contributing to the slump.
Toronto's streak of underperformance comes after a near-World Series run in 2025, heightening disappointment.
Mets and Blue Jays face an early test to turn around their seasons as injuries linger.
Mets' injuries and roster changes are cited as major factors behind early struggles.
The article notes heavy offseason acquisitions as a contrast to the current poor results for the Mets.
The piece frames the Blue Jays' slump against the backdrop of a near-World Series appearance in 2025.

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sports14h ago

Soto is progressing in baseball activities and could return next week, with a supplemental MRI planned before activation.
The Mets target a return during their home stand that begins next week against Minnesota, a key window to recover from the skid.
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza shuffled the lineup, moving Carson Benge to leadoff and Bo Bichette to second in an effort to spark offense.
If Soto returns, the Mets may slot him at cleanup behind Lindor or potentially between Bichette and Lindor to balance left-right matchups.
Jorge Polanco remains out with wrist soreness and bursitis, affecting the Mets' middle-of-the-lineup plans.
The Mets hope Soto's return helps reverse an eight-game losing streak as they welcome a nine-game homestand.
Soto is expected to return on the Mets’ next homestand, per David Stearns, providing a clear timeline for activation.
SNY and Newsday reporters provided updates on Soto’s progress and the MRI precaution ahead of activation.
The Mets hope Soto's return could re-energize a lineup attempting to balance left-right hitters for late-game matchups.
The article frames Soto’s return as essential for the Mets’ offensive push during a critical homestand.

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