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Yankees Update Injury Timeline For Superstar Juan Soto

The New York Yankees have updated their injury timeline for superstar outfielder Juan Soto.
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Jun 5, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Juan Soto (22) reacts after the game against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 5, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Juan Soto (22) reacts after the game against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports | Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

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The New York Yankees have provided a new update on their ailing superstar's injury timeline.

On Saturday prior to the team's second game of a three game set with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters “it’s probably going to be at least a couple days," before Juan Soto is ready to rejoin the lineup, per Max Goodman of NJ.com.

While Boone acknowledged that the injured list is still a possibility for Soto, the skipper reiterated that he expects the outfielder to be able to avoid it, as Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reported. Soto underwent an MRI for forearm tightness on Friday, which revealed inflammation. The Yankees were hoping he would be available in their weekend series with the Dodgers, but this does not sound like it will be the case.

Boone relayed that Soto is frustrated that he is not playing at the moment, but he also understands the bigger picture that the Yankees need him healthy and performing in the long-run this season.

After being pulled following a rain delay on Thursday night. Soto told reporters his forearm had been bothering him for about a week, but did not interfere with his ability to swing a bat or throw in right field.

Soto's recent play has proven this claim, as he has slashed .318/.424/.603 with a 1.027 OPS, 17 home runs and 53 RBIs in 64 games. The 25-year-old has shown no signs of slowing down, as he has jumped out in front as the favorite to win the American League MVP award alongside fellow superstar teammate and outfielder Aaron Judge.

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Pat Ragazzo is the main publisher and reporter for the Mets and Yankees On SI sites. He has been covering the Mets since 2018 and Yankees since 2021. Pat was selected as The Top Reporter & Publisher of the Year 2024 by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) for outstanding leadership, dedication, and commitment to the industry. He has appeared on several major TV Networks including: NBC4, CBS2, FOX5, PIX11 and NY1; and is a recurring guest on ESPN New York 880 AM and WFAN Sports Radio 101.9 FM. Pat is also the Mets insider for Barstool Sports personality Frank "The Tank" Fleming’s podcast. You can follow him on Twitter/X and Instagram: @ragazzoreport.

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