New York Mets All-Star outfielder Juan Soto, who has been out since April 3 due to a strained right calf, is anticipated to start running in the next couple of days. Manager Carlos Mendoza indicated that Soto is likely to be sidelined for an additional two to three weeks and may require a minor league rehab assignment before returning to the team. In the meantime, the Mets have called up outfielder Tommy Pham to fill the gap. Pham, who signed a minor league contract with the Mets on March 27, humorously referred to himself as the 'newest 38-year-old prospect' and is eager to contribute to the team's success. He is expected to primarily play against left-handed pitchers and has expressed confidence in the team's potential despite their current 7-9 record, which places them last in the NL East. Pham's recent performance in minor league games saw him batting .167 with one RBI, but he remains optimistic about the team's consistency moving forward.