Trading for Juan Soto was a big deal for New York Yankees fans in 2024, giving them something exciting to look forward to. He didn’t disappoint, making a remarkable game-saving throw on Opening Day that excited fans.
However, that excitement turned to concern during Friday’s game against the Astros. Soto suddenly showed distress in the third inning, causing worry among the crowd and the team. He seemed in pain, possibly from something that happened while running the bases earlier in the game. Despite trying to tough it out, Soto was apparently struggling, reaching for his arm and stretching his leg.
During this mound visit, Juan Soto went down to a knee. He seems to be stretching out his left leg/quad.
— Bryan Hoch ⚾️ (@BryanHoch) March 30, 2024
Meanwhile, the Yankees were trailing 1-0 against the Astros, with Alex Bregman’s RBI single putting them behind. Soto, who had been performing well with a 2-for-2 record before the issue arose, was a key player for the team. Everyone in New York anxiously awaited news on his condition, hoping he would be okay.
Thankfully, after a quick top of the fourth inning, Soto returned to right field for the bottom of the fourth, which relieved Yankees fans. His return to the game hinted that his condition might not be as serious as feared, offering a glimmer of hope for the team.
