Juan Soto, the star outfielder for the New York Mets, is currently in recovery from a calf strain and has not yet started a running program. However, manager Carlos Mendoza is hopeful that Soto will begin running in the next few days. Soto remained at Citi Field while the team embarked on a road trip against the Los Angeles Dodgers, focusing on his recovery. He has recently resumed hitting and playing catch, marking significant progress since his injury. If Soto does not advance in his recovery, the Mets may consider scheduling another MRI. The team is optimistic about him meeting the initial two-to-three week recovery timeline set when he was placed on the injured list. The Mets are in urgent need of his return, having lost five games in a row and averaging only 3.38 runs per game since Soto's absence. To address the team's struggles, they have recalled Tommy Pham, hoping to enhance their offensive output.