Aug 7, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto (22) walks to first base during sixth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Match Preview: New York Mets vs Washington Nationals
The New York Mets will face the Washington Nationals on 10th May 2022, in what will be the first game of their upcoming series. Both these teams have had contrasting starts to their season. The Mets have transformed themselves into one of the best teams in the league, while the Nationals have had a struggling start to their season.
Mets:
| PLAYER | POSITION | UPDATED | INJURY | INJURY STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Reid-Foley | RP | Sun, May 8 | Elbow | Expected to be out until at least Aug 1 |
| Trevor May | RP | Wed, May 4 | Triceps | Expected to be out until at least Jun 23 |
| Jacob deGrom | SP | Tue, Apr 26 | Shoulder | Expected to be out until at least Jun 2 |
| John Curtiss | RP | Wed, Apr 6 | Elbow | Out for the season |
Nationals:
| PLAYER | POSITION | UPDATED | INJURY | INJURY STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Harvey | RP | Sun, May 8 | Forearm | Expected to be out until at least May 12 |
| Sean Doolittle | RP | Sun, May 8 | Elbow | Expected to be out until at least Jul 8 |
| Stephen Strasburg | SP | Sun, May 8 | Neck | Expected to be out until at least Jun 1 |
| Anibal Sanchez | SP | Tue, May 3 | Neck | Expected to be out until at least Jun 16 |
| Mason Thompson | RP | Sat, Apr 30 | Biceps | Expected to be out until at least May 10 |
| Ehire Adrianza | 3B | Thu, Apr 21 | Quadriceps | Expected to be out until at least Jun 7 |
| Will Harris | RP | Thu, Apr 7 | Pectoral | Expected to be out until at least Jun 10 |
| Seth Romero | RP | Thu, Apr 7 | Calf | Expected to be out until at least Jun 7 |
| Carter Kieboom | 3B | Mon, Mar 21 | Elbow | Expected to be out until at least Jun 7 |
| Joe Ross | SP | Wed, Mar 16 | Elbow | Expected to be out until at least Jun 7 |
Juan Soto has been the only positive for the Nationals this season, as he has been on an absolute tear despite the poor performance by his team. Furthermore, he will embrace the challenge of facing a quality team like the Mets.
The Mets are certainly the better side in this matchup, and they would love to start off this new series with a win on board.
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