Juan Soto had the go-ahead RBI single in his return to the Mets' lineup, leading New York to a 6-2 win over the Astros.
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said right-hander Kodai Senga has been demoted to the bullpen and did not rule out of the possibility of left fielder Juan Soto going on the injured list after he exited Tuesday's game with back tightness.
The Mets' woeful season might have taken another turn for the worse Tuesday night when Juan Soto exited after four innings against the Cubs with back tightness. He is day-to-day.
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Juan Soto, A.J. Minter and Jared Young returned to the Mets on Tuesday, when the club's depth was challenged again by the loss of Tyrone Taylor.
Mets star Juan Soto was out of the starting lineup for the second straight day Monday because he was sick.
