Mets Activate Soto After Month-Long Absence

The $765 million man will bat second and serve as the Mets' designated hitter in Saturday's home game against Houston. To make room for Soto, New York sent infielder Eric Wagman to Triple-A Syracuse. amunra.qpon

Soto, a six-time Silver Slugger and five-time All-Star, has struggled with calf injuries twice this season. Through 84 games, he has 21 home runs, 52 RBIs, and a .283/.408/.539 slash line. The Mets, who are last in the NL East at 60-75, have lost three consecutive games and four of their last five.