Explained: Mets slugger Juan Soto goes on 10-day injured list with left calf strain

New York Mets slugger Juan Soto was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left calf strain

10-day injured list

MLB roster designation allowing a team to replace an injured player for a minimum of 10 days

grade 2 strain

A moderate muscle strain classification, more severe than grade 1 but less than grade 3

DH

Designated hitter, a player who bats without playing a defensive position

rehab start

A minor league appearance by an injured major league pitcher to test readiness to return

trade deadline

The date (Aug. 3 this season) after which teams cannot trade players until the offseason