Mets outfielder Juan Soto is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday’s series finale against the San Diego Padres after fouling a ball off his foot on Tuesday night, but manager Carlos Mendoza said the outfielder is feeling better and could be an option off the bench.

SAN DIEGO — Juan Soto is not in the Mets' starting lineup for Wednesday afternoon's series finale against the Padres, one night after fouling a pitch off his left foot and being removed in the fourth inning. Soto was dealing with a contusion on that foot but X-rays were negative, He was labeled as day-to-day.