Juan Soto Back In Cactus League Lineup
2 years agoSan Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto (calf) is back in the team's Cactus League lineup on Wednesday, starting in left field and batting second against the Texas Rangers. Soto was scratched from the spring lineup on Monday as a precaution due to left calf tightness, but he's back in there to face the Rangers. The fact that the 24-year-old isn't serving as the designated hitter also speaks to how minor his injury was. Soto is hands down one of the best all-around hitters in baseball with elite plate discipline, which is why he's ranked No. 11 overall by RotoBaller heading into the 2023 season. He was a bit of a disappointment at the plate last year and struggled a bit after being traded from the Nationals to the Padres, but it's a good bet that he bounces back with plenty of lineup protection around him in SD.
Source: Padres Twitter
Source: Padres Twitter