Juan Soto scratched from Mets’ lineup due to illness

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 23: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets walks to the dugout after being tagged out during the ninth inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on May 23, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images) | Getty Images Juan Soto is a late scratch for the Mets today due to illness. Soto came to the ballpark with a fever, body aches, and other flu-like symptoms. According to Carlos Mendoza, the entire clubhouse has been struggling with illness for the last w