Juan Soto Assures Fans He'll Make Full Recovery This Season
WHO:
MLB.com - Right fielder Addison Barger of the Blue Jays had a “repair” procedure on his right elbow.
Newsweek - Juan Soto, New York Mets superstar
WHAT:
MLB.com - Juan Soto is currently taking things week-to-week with his strained left calf and is expected to return in late August or September.
MLB.com - Interim manager Andy Green stated, "We think the timelines line up that there’s enough of a season left that it’s worthwhile to get one of your best players back on the field and go win baseball games."
MLB.com - Soto expressed, "I’m focused on this year... Definitely, I’m hurt right now, but hoping to be back soon and trying to help as much as I can."
MLB.com - Barger is expected to be healthy in time for 2027 Spring Training after a six-month recovery from his elbow procedure.
MLB.com - Outfielder Jesús Sánchez could rejoin the Blue Jays as early as Friday after recovering from a right ankle sprain.
MLB.com - Max Scherzer returned from the IL to pitch on his 42nd birthday, allowing one run in 2 2/3 innings.
Newsweek - Juan Soto is confident he will return from his calf injury before the end of the 2026 season.
Fox News - Juan Soto stated, "100 Percent," regarding his return to play this season.
WHEN:
MLB.com - Barger is expected to be ready for 2027 Spring Training.
MLB.com - Jesús Sánchez could rejoin the Blue Jays for the weekend’s home set against the Cardinals.
Newsweek - The end of the 2026 season is referenced as the timeframe for Soto's expected return.
HOW:
MLB.com - Barger underwent a “repair” procedure by Dr. Keith Meister instead of a full Tommy John reconstruction.
(UPDATED July 28, 2026 18:25 UTC)
Juan Soto is currently taking a week-to-week approach with his strained left calf and is expected to return in late August or September. Interim manager Andy Green believes the timelines align well enough to bring one of their best players back to help win games this season. Soto himself has expressed his focus on the current year, stating that while he is hurt, he is hopeful to return soon and contribute to the team's success.
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(UPDATED July 28, 2026 15:51 UTC)
Blue Jays right fielder Addison Barger recently underwent a "repair" procedure on his right elbow and is expected to be healthy in time for 2027 Spring Training after a six-month recovery. Meanwhile, outfielder Jesús Sánchez could make his return to the team as early as Friday for their home series against the Cardinals following a right ankle sprain. In other news, Max Scherzer celebrated his 42nd birthday by returning from the injured list to pitch, allowing just one run in two and two-thirds innings.
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(UPDATED July 28, 2026 14:50 UTC)
New York Mets superstar Juan Soto is feeling optimistic about his recovery from a calf injury and believes he will be back on the field before the end of the 2026 season. In a recent statement, Soto confidently declared, "100 Percent," regarding his return to play this season. Fans can look forward to seeing him back in action as the season wraps up.