Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free SAN DIEGO — The Mets’ top of the order was sputtering even before its most prized and expensive player sent a screaming foul ball off his foot that forced him from the game.

Star outfielder Juan Soto took time to speak about his foot injury after the Mets lost to the Padres on Tuesday night.