New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto had a painful Tuesday night against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. The former World Series winner exited the game early after a freak injury.During the top of the third inning, Soto lined up a slider from Padres starter Ryan Berget. However, the Dominican slugger fouled off the pitch as the ball took the inside half of the bat and struck him on the left foot.Soto was in visible discomfort as the Mets' training staff, along with manager Carlos Mendoza, tended to his injury. Although Soto, who signed a record $765 million deal last offseason, finished his at-bat, he exited the contest before the bottom of the fourth inning.He was replaced by Tyrone Taylor, who moved to center field while Jeff McNeil occupied Soto's position in right field. After the initial assessment, the Mets announced that Soto was dealing with a foot contusion.The Dominican superstar has missed just one game for the franchise this season, and the Mets will hope he recovers in time for the series finale on Wednesday.Juan Soto reacts to hostile welcome from Padres fansThe Padres acquired Juan Soto from the Washington Nationals in August 2022. The All-Star outfielder became a fan-favorite in San Diego and signed a one-year deal in January 2023. However, he was traded to the New York Yankees in December 2023. Padres fans are not over his departure and greeted him with boos on his return to Petco Park during Monday's series opener. As per The Sporting Tribune’s Marty Caswell, Soto was not surprised by the reception. "They're sad I'm gone," Soto was quoted as saying.Soto went 0-for-2 on Tuesday and is slashing 248/.382/.488 with 25 home runs.