The Mets appear to be close to getting a massive boost in the middle of their lineup.

Juan Soto told reporters including Anthony DiComo of MLB.com on Friday afternoon at Citi Field that he’s just about ready to make his highly-anticipated return from the injured list.

Interim manager Andy Green shared pregame Friday that Soto is going through another work day, and the team is going to wait and see how he feels Saturday before deciding on his next step.

Soto told DiComo himself that he doesn’t anticipate needing a rehab assignment.

The star outfielder has been sidelined since late-July due to a left calf strain suffered in a game against the…

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