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  Juan Soto Avoids Arbitration At $23 Million

  The San Diego Padres and outfielder Juan Soto avoided salary arbitration on Friday by agreeing to a one-year, $23 million deal, according to sources. The Padres swung a blockbuster trade to acquire Soto and first baseman Josh Bell from the Washington Nationals at last year's trade deadline. The two-time All-Star disappointed in 52 games to close the regular season for the Friars, though, hitting .236/.388/.390 with six home runs, 16 RBI and 31 runs scored. Still, he's only 24 years old and remains one of the best all-around hitters in the game with elite on-base skills, so there's a very good chance he bounces back for the Padres and fantasy managers alike in 2023, especially with no more shift.

  Jan 13, 2023 • 6:41 PM | RotoBaller
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  Juan Soto Being Rested Against Lefty

  San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the San Francisco Giants and left-hander Carlos Rodon. Soto will get the day off with the Friars already clinching a wild-card spot in the National League, and it will be his first day of rest after starting each of the team's previous 33 contests. The 23-year-old lefty slugger has hit .240/.393/.397 with six home runs, 16 RBI and 31 runs scored in 51 games for the Padres since being acquired from the Nationals at the Aug. 2 trade deadline. However, he's gone 11-for-39 (.282) with two homers and three RBI in his last 10 games, so he could be heating up at the right time for a playoff run. Brandon Dixon is in right field and hitting seventh against Rodon on Tuesday.

  Oct 4, 2022 • 10:04 PM | RotoBaller
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  Juan Soto In Padres Lineup Friday

  San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto (shoulder) is in the lineup Friday night against Dustin May and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Soto was injured during Wednesday's game after being hit by a pitch and had to be taken out early due to a right shoulder contusion. However, the 23-year-old superstar feels better after a day off Thursday and is ready to get right back in the lineup. The Padres' coveted trade deadline acquisition has hit just .232/.397/.374 in 127 PA with the team, numbers that simply aren't up to par for a hitter of his caliber. Although he's been frustrating, Soto remains a must-start for fantasy managers. Get him back in your lineup.

  Sep 9, 2022 • 10:18 PM | RotoBaller
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  Juan Soto Dealing With Shoulder Bruise

  San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto (shoulder) sustained a right shoulder contusion during Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. According to Dennis Lin of The Athletic, the star outfielder should be "ok" after Thursday's team's scheduled day off. A pitch hit him in the shoulder, but he initially stayed in the game before being pulled in the top of the fifth inning for Trent Grisham. Soto avoids a significant injury and should return to the lineup for Friday's contest against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Soto is slashing .243/.406/.460 with 24 home runs, 52 RBI, 82 runs, and six stolen bases over 562 plate appearances in 130 games in 2022.

  Sep 8, 2022 • 9:37 AM | RotoBaller
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  Juan Soto Removed From Wednesday's Game After HBP

  San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto (back) was removed from Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks after being hit by a pitch in the upper back. He went 0-for-1 with a strikeout before exiting. The 23-year-old initially stayed in the game before being pulled in the top of the fifth inning for Trent Grisham. He will undergo further evaluation after the game and is considered day-to-day. Soto has struggled over his last 10 games, hitting .143 (5-for-35) with one homer, two RBI, and six runs. Grisham and Wil Myers would see an uptick in at-bats if Soto is forced to miss any time. Stay tuned.

  Sep 8, 2022 • 3:02 AM | RotoBaller
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  Juan Soto Returns To Lineup Saturday

  San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto (back) is in the lineup tonight against Daniel Lynch the Kansas City Royals. Soto returns after missing three games with mid-back tightness. The Padres and fantasy managers alike need Soto back in their lineup, as the superstar is slashing .307/.481/.569 since July 1. Soto's power numbers haven't been as good as they were early in the year, but he is making similar contact and getting on base at an absurd rate. He still has a case for the best points league player in fantasy baseball, even with the down year. Get him back in your lineup.

  Aug 27, 2022 • 10:26 PM | RotoBaller
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  Juan Soto Remains Out Of Lineup

  San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto (back) is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Kansas City Royals. Padres manager Bob Melvin was hopeful that the 23-year-old superstar would be able to return for the start of their weekend series after missing the last two games with mid-back tightness, but clearly Soto isn't feeling well enough to play quite yet. The Padres' big trade deadline addition has slashed .286/.438/.460 with two homers over his first 81 plate appearances with his new team. While he should be able to avoid an IL stint, fantasy managers will want to monitor this situation closely as the weekend progresses.

  Aug 26, 2022 • 10:09 PM | RotoBaller
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  Juan Soto Officially Out Wednesday

  As expected, San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto (back) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians. Soto was scratched from the lineup on Tuesday with left mid-back soreness, and he'll miss his second straight game. The 23-year-old superstar will be hoping to return to the lineup for the start of a series against the Kansas City Royals on Friday after an off day on Thursday. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. Wil Myers will get another start in right field on Wednesday and will hit seventh against Guardians right-hander Cal Quantrill. Myers has been hot at the plate in the last two weeks, going 8-for-23 (.348) with no home runs, two RBI and a run scored in nine games played (six starts).

  Aug 24, 2022 • 7:11 PM | RotoBaller
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  Juan Soto Not Expected To Play Wednesday

  San Diego Padres skipper Bob Melvin said he doesn't expect outfielder Juan Soto (back) to start on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians. Soto was a late scratch from Tuesday's lineup due to left mid-back tightness. The 23-year-old superstar wasn't available to pinch hit on Tuesday, but he's responded well to treatment and should be considered day-to-day at this time. The Padres have an off day on Thursday, so fantasy managers will be hoping Soto returns to the lineup for the start of a series against the Kansas City Royals on Friday. Wil Myers got the start in right field on Tuesday against Guardians right-hander Aaron Civale and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in the team's 3-1 loss.

  Aug 24, 2022 • 3:00 PM | RotoBaller
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  Juan Soto Scratched With Back Tightness

  San Diego Padres star outfielder Juan Soto (back) was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Cleveland Guardians due to left mid-back tightness. He was initially in the lineup for Tuesday's contest but was a late scratch due to back tightness. The 23-year-old is considered day-to-day. His next chance to return will be Wednesday for the series finale against the Guardians. Wil Myers replaced Soto in the lineup and will start in right field for Tuesday's contest. The 31-year-old is slashing .248/.298/.321 with one home run, 24 RBI, and 15 runs over 181 plate appearances in 2022. Myers should see an uptick in playing time if Soto is forced to miss any time.

  Aug 24, 2022 • 1:56 AM | RotoBaller