SAN DIEGO -- Mets slugger Juan Soto wasn't in New York's lineup on Wednesday for a series finale against the San Diego Padres after fouling a ball off the top of his left foot a night earlier.
Manager Carlos Mendoza said Soto was "better but still sore. Getting treatment. We'll see where we're at. He hasn't done anything. He's in the training room. Hopefully he gets in the cages and see if he's available or not for the game. A little bit better."
Jeff McNeil was in the lineup in right field as the NL East-leading Mets tried to avoid being swept.