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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 28: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets celebrates after hitting a two run home run in the fourth inning against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field on April 28, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
On Friday night, the New York Mets will open up a series with the Los Angeles Angels in California.
The Mets are coming off a 5-4 loss to the Washington Nationals on Thursday.
Juan Soto finished the game with two hits, one walk and two scored runs.
New York Mets Announce Juan Soto News
GettyJuan Soto #22 of the New York Mets hits a two run home run as Drew Millas #14 of the Washington Nationals looks on in the fourth inning at Citi Field on April 28, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.
For Friday’s game, the Mets have announced their starting lineup.
@SleeperMets wrote: “Mets lineup tonight:
1. Bo Bichette 3B 2. Juan Soto LF 3. MJ Melendez DH 4. Francisco Alvarez C 5. Brett Baty 1B 6. Marcus Semien 2B 7. Carson Benge RF 8. Tyrone Taylor CF 9. Ronny Mauricio SS”
Mets lineup tonight:
1. Bo Bichette 3B 2. Juan Soto LF 3. MJ Melendez DH 4. Francisco Alvarez C 5. Brett Baty 1B 6. Marcus Semien 2B 7. Carson Benge RF 8. Tyrone Taylor CF 9. Ronny Mauricio SS
SP: Christian Scott
As part of their lineup announcement, the Mets have revealed that Soto is back playing in the outfield.
He had previously been used as DH.
Anthony DiComo of MLB.com wrote: “Juan Soto will play the outfield tonight for the first time since returning from the injured list with a strained right calf. He’s starting in left.”
Juan Soto will play the outfield tonight for the first time since returning from the injured list with a strained right calf. He’s starting in left.
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