Juan Soto Injury News & Updates

Soto went 3-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI and a walk in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Giants.

Soto opened the scoring with a solo shot in the first inning and added a two-run blast in the seventh. The outfielder has hit well late in the season, going 25-for-54 (.463) with seven homers and 23 RBI over his last 14 games. He's at a .276/.410/.524 slash line with a career-high 35 long balls, 108 RBI, 94 runs scored and 11 stolen bases over 158 contests this year.

Soto went 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, two runs scored and four RBI in Sunday's win against the Cardinals.

Soto started the Padres' 12-run outburst with a three-run shot in the first inning before knocking an RBI double in the fourth. The star outfielder has caught fire again as the regular season is nearing an end; over his last 12 games, he's gone 21-for-46 (.457) with nine extra-base hits and 20 RBI. Soto's season slash line is up to .273/.408/.514 with 33 home runs, 31 doubles and 105 RBI.

Soto went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Friday's 4-2 win over the Cardinals.

Soto has five multi-hit efforts over his last 10 games, including a trio of three-hit games. He's gone 17-for-37 (.459) with seven extra-base hits and three stolen bases in that span. The outfielder is up to a .270/.407/.507 slash line, 32 homers, 101 RBI, 90 runs scored, 11 steals and 30 doubles through a career-high 154 contests overall. While it's been a challenging season for him and the Padres as a whole at times, he's gotten hot at the right time for his fantasy managers.

Soto went 3-for-5 with two home runs and six RBI in Sunday's 10-1 win over the Athletics.

Astonishingly enough, Soto didn't do any damage with his bat until the seventh inning. He sent a 411-foot two-run blast to right center off Ken Waldichuk and then one-upped that with a grand slam off Devin Sweet in the following inning to make it a 10-0 game. Soto is sporting a six-game hitting streak during which he's totaled 11 hits, 13 RBI, 9 runs and a 3:3 K:BB. He's having another outstanding year in what's been an otherwise disappointing campaign for the Padres been.

Soto went 1-for-3 with two walks, two stolen bases and two runs scored in Friday's 8-3 win over the Athletics.

Soto isn't known to run much, but he's logged four steals to go with five home runs, 10 RBI and 14 runs scored over 13 games in September. He's hit safely in 10 of his contests this month, going 13-for-48 (.271) with eight walks. The star outfielder is slashing .262/.401/.493 with 30 home runs, 90 RBI, 85 runs scored and 10 steals through 148 games this season, putting him five games shy of matching his career high from a year ago.

Soto went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Dodgers.

Soto matched up well with the Dodgers' pitching in this series, going 6-for-13 with two homers and five RBI over three games. With five long balls in September, Soto has reached 30 homers for the season, his second time in six years reaching that milestone. The outfielder has added a .262/.399/.494 slash line with 90 RBI, 83 runs scored, eight stolen bases, 28 doubles and a triple through 147 contests.

Soto went 3-for-5 with a home run, four RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 11-8 win over the Dodgers.

Soto slugged a three-run blast in the ninth inning to put the Padres ahead. This was his first multi-hit effort in September -- he's hitting .243 (9-for-37) this month. The outfielder has four homers in that span, giving him 29 on the year to go with 89 RBI, 80 runs scored, eight stolen bases and a .260/.400/.488 slash line through 145 contests overall.

Soto went 1-for-4 with a double, a walk, one RBI, a stolen base and one run scored in Friday's 11-2 win over the Astros.

Soto began September with home runs in three straight games, but he's gone just 2-for-14 over his last four contests, though he's added two steals in that span. The outfielder's last multi-hit effort came Aug. 30, and he's hit just .214 since the start of August. For the season, he's at a .258/.398/.485 slash line with 28 homers, 85 RBI, 77 runs scored and eight thefts over 142 contests.

Soto went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 4-0 shutout of the Giants on Sunday.

Soto opened the scoring for San Diego, launching a two-run shot in the first inning. It was the third straight game with a long ball for the slugger, though he doesn't have any hits other than the homers over 12 at-bats during that span. Soto is up to 28 home runs on the campaign -- he needs just two more to reach 30 for the second time in his career.

Soto went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in a 6-1 win against the Giants on Saturday.

Soto put the Padres on the board in the first inning, slamming a 415-foot solo shot to center field. The long ball was his second in as many days to begin September and his 27th overall on the campaign. Soto had a similarly hot start to August, going deep four times over his first three games, before tailing off with just one long ball and a .198 average over the remainder of the month. He'll look to avoid that trend as he tries to propel the Padres to a playoff push. San Diego is currently 6.5 games out of a wild-card spot with 25 regular-season contests remaining.

Soto went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 7-3 win over the Giants.

Soto's five-game hitting streak came to an end Thursday, but it didn't take him long to set the groundwork for a new one with his first-inning blast. The outfielder homered just once over his last 25 games in August, though he opened the month with four blasts in three contests. Through 136 games this year, Soto has 26 long balls, 81 RBI, 72 runs scored, six stolen bases and 26 doubles while slashing .261/.402/.484.

Soto went 2-for-3 with two RBI in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Cardinals.

With the pair of base knocks, Soto extended his hitting streak to five games. Though Soto's .262 batting average on the season still lags well behind the cumulative .291 mark he turned in over parts of five years with the Nationals, he's still on track for a sixth straight season with an on-base percentage north of .400 (.402).

Soto went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and two walks Saturday in a loss to the Brewers.

Soto walked twice in his first three plate appearances, then gave the Padres life with a two-run blast to center field in the eighth inning that narrowed their deficit to one. The long ball was the star outfielder's first since Aug. 4, a span of 19 contests. Soto struggled mightily in the period between homers, slashing .153/.228/.194 with just two extra-base hits and a 7:14 BB:K.

Soto went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 10-5 loss to the Dodgers.

Soto took Evan Phillips deep in the ninth inning, but it didn't spark a rally after the Padres' bullpen collapsed. Soto remains locked in at the plate with four homers over his last three games while batting .448 (13-for-29) during his active seven-game hitting streak. The star outfielder is up to a .276/.424/.532 slash line with 24 long balls, 71 RBI, 64 runs scored, six stolen bases and 25 doubles through 110 games this season.

Soto went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer in Wednesday's 11-1 win over the Rockies.

Soto extended the Padres' lead to 3-0 in the third inning with a two-run, 449-foot blast off Kyle Freeland, his third homer in his last two games. Soto now has hits in six straight contests, going 12-for-25 (.480) with five multi-hit efforts in that span. His slash line is up to .277/.424/.527 with 23 homers, 70 RBI, 63 runs scored and six steals across 479 plate appearances this season.

Soto went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run and a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Rockies.

Soto turned in his fourth multi-hit performance of his last five games and collected multiple homers for the second time in his last 11 outings. Overall, Soto tied his single-game season high in RBI and pushed his home run total to 22 on the year. During his last five games, Soto is 10-for-20 (.500) with six RBI and three runs scored.

Soto went 3-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in Monday's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Rockies.

This was Soto's third multi-hit effort in his last four games. The outfielder enjoyed a solid July, batting .271 (23-for-85) with a 23:20 BB:K over 25 contests. For the season, he's up to a .273/.424/.505 slash line with 20 home runs, six stolen bases, 64 RBI, 60 runs scored and 25 doubles through 107 games. He remains a consistent presence in the heart of the Padres' lineup.

MRI results on Soto's right middle finger showed progress compared to the scan he had done in January, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.

Soto has been playing through a finger issue that has bothered him for quite some time, and he underwent imaging Thursday to determine if there was a larger issue. Luckily, his scans came back clean and showed progress from a scan he received in the offseason. Despite his finger troubles, the 24-year-old superstar is slashing .267/.424/.667 with five homers and 16 RBI since the All-Star break.

Padres manager Bob Melvin said Friday that the team is still awaiting results from the MRI on Soto's right middle finger, but Soto will start against the Rangers, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Soto didn't start Wednesday's game against Pittsburgh due to concerns about his finger, but he later entered as a pinch hitter and drew a walk. Soto's finger has apparently been bothering him for a while, but it hasn't done much to affect his production considering he's slashing .214/.380/.529 since July 1.

Soto will receive an MRI on his right middle finger Thursday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Padres manager Bob Melvin previously said that Soto's finger had been bothering him since spring training, and Soto will use the Padres' off day Thursday to see if there's anything to be concerned about. Soto's finger hasn't affected his performance much, as he holds a .902 OPS with six homers and 19 RBI since the beginning of July.

Padres manager Bob Melvin said after Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Padres that Soto will sit out Wednesday's series finale, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.

According to Melvin, Soto has been bothered by a finger injury since spring training, but the outfielder's absence from the lineup Wednesday seems to be mostly for maintenance-related reasons. The Padres are off Thursday, so Soto will get two full days to rest up before the club returns to action Friday versus the Rangers. In Tuesday's contest, Soto went 1-for-5 with a solo home run, his 20th of the season.

Soto went 2-for-3 with a walk, solo home run and two-run home run in Friday's 5-4 victory over Detroit.

Soto put the Padres on the board with a solo shot in the first and extended the lead to 5-0 in the third with a two-run blast. He also recorded at least one walk for a fourth straight game, totaling six free passes during that stretch. After a slow start, Soto has put things together and is on pace to match his career averages. He's currently slashing .266/.423/.504 with 19 home runs, 57 RBI, 57 runs scored and six stolen bases over 98 games (433 plate appearances).

Soto went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, a home run, three runs scored and three RBI in Tuesday's 9-1 win over the Blue Jays.

He got the rout started with a two-run shot off Alek Manoah in the first inning, Soto's 17th homer of the year. The 24-year-old is batting just .213 (10-for-47) so far in July, but that comes with a .361 OBP thanks to 12 walks, along with 10 runs and 12 RBI in 13 games.

Soto went 1-for-4 with a walk and a two-run home run in Friday's 8-3 win over Philadelphia.

The 24-year-old padded the Padres' lead in the ninth inning with a homer to straightaway center field. Earlier in the at-bat, Soto appeared to be wincing in pain and shaking his right hand, but evidently the issue is not too serious. After a slow start to the season, Soto has his OPS up to .905.

Soto went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and an additional RBI in a 12-5 win against the Reds on Saturday.

Soto gave San Diego a 4-1 lead with a three-run shot in the sixth inning, and he tacked on another RBI with a sacrifice fly in the eighth. The star outfielder has been very productive of late, slashing .395/.509/.744 with four homers, 12 RBI, eight runs and an 11:10 BB:K over his past 12 contests. With 15 long balls on the campaign, Soto could make a run for the 30-homer mark by the end of the season, a feat he's accomplished just once (in 2019) as a major-leaguer.

Soto went 2-for-3 with an RBI double, a two-run homer and two runs scored in Friday's win over Washington.

Soto went yard for the fourth time this month, and he's about on pace to match his 28 homer mark from last year. The former National is now on a five-game hit streak, and also sports a .932 OPS. That would be his highest total since 2021 if the season ended today.

Soto went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs in Monday's extra-inning loss to the Giants.

Soto twice went deep to left field, swatting a solo homer in each of the first and fifth innings. It was the first multi-homer game of the campaign for the outfielder, who came into the contest hitting a paltry .115 (3-for-26) over his previous eight contests. Soto is batting a modest .256 on the season, but his 20.7 percent walk rate has his OBP at a much more impressive .411. He's also on pace to surpass his totals last season with 13 homers, 36 RBI and six steals through 72 games.

Soto went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Wednesday's 5-0 win over the Guardians.

Soto had hit a small rough patch by going just 1-for-12 over his last three games. The homer was his first since May 26, and he hit just .235 over the 15 contests in between long balls. The outfielder is up to 11 homers, 33 RBI, 36 runs scored and six stolen bases while slashing .259/.408/.470 through 67 contests. While he's failed to rediscover his .300-plus average from 2020 and 2021, that can mostly be explained by a career-worst 20.9 percent strikeout rate.

Soto went 5-for-5 with a double, four RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's win over Seattle.

Soto broke out of a 2-for-23 slump in a big way, recording season highs in hits and RBI, capped by a run-scoring double in the seventh inning. The 24-year-old Soto is now slashing .265/.422/.483 with 10 homers, 33 runs scored, 31 RBI and six stolen bases through 268 plate appearances this year.

Soto went 2-for-3 with two RBI, a run scored and a steal in Tuesday's win over the Marlins.

Soto is now 11-for-25 with three home runs and 12 walks in his last nine games while improving to 6-for-7 in stolen base attempts. The 24-year-old Soto is batting .345 with a 1.150 OPS in May, boosting his slash line to .268/.430/.508 with 10 homers, 26 RBI and 32 runs scored through 235 plate appearances this season.

Soto (back) is playing left field and batting third Tuesday versus the Marlins.

Soto was limited for the final two games of the Padres' three-game weekend series at Yankee Stadium after his back tightened up on him Saturday during a pregame workout, but he's good to go Tuesday night in Miami. The 24-year-old outfielder has delivered a blistering .333/.481/.654 slash line so far in May.

Soto (back) is expected to return to the San Diego lineup for Tuesday's series opener in Miami, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Soto was forced to miss his first start of the season in Saturday's 10-7 loss to the Yankees after his back reportedly tightened up on him while he was swinging in the batting cage. Cassavell relayed that Soto still lobbied to start, but the Padres opted to err on the side of caution and hold the 24-year-old out for the afternoon. Soto still felt well enough to make a pinch-hit appearance in the seventh inning, so he looks like he'll be good to go coming out of Monday's team off day.

Soto was scratched from Sunday's lineup versus the Yankees due to back tightness, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Soto won't be in the starting lineup for the first time in the 2023 campaign. The outfielder could be available off the bench according to Acee, but the Padres will take precaution with the 24-year-old with San Diego getting an off day Monday before their three-game series against Miami beginning Tuesday. Jose Azocar is starting in left field in Soto's absence.

Soto went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer, a double and two runs scored in Friday's victory against the Yankees.

Soto broke a scoreless tie with his two-run shot in the fifth inning. After a shaky April, the star outfielder has been scorching through May. He's hitting .346 (27-for-78) with 16 extra-base hits and a 21:17 BB:K in 22 games this month. Soto is now slashing .266/.422/.514 with 10 homers and 24 RBI through 225 plate appearances.

Soto went 3-for-4 with a walk, a solo home run, a second run scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Nationals.

He took MacKenzie Gore, one of the players he was traded for last season, deep in the fourth inning for his ninth homer of the year. Soto's had a bumpy beginning to his Padres tenure, but the 24-year-old is having a fantastic May, batting .343 (24-for-70) over 19 games with four home runs, four steals, seven runs and 11 RBI.

Soto went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a stolen base and a walk in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Red Sox.

Soto had gone 2-for-17 across his previous five games since his six-game hitting streak came to a close. The outfielder has shown some improved contact in May, but he remains at a rather pedestrian .248 batting average for the season. He's also posted an .879 OPS, eight homers, 21 RBI, 23 runs scored, four stolen bases and 13 doubles through 46 contests.

Soto went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Dodgers.

Soto went yard in the first inning to extend his hitting streak to six games. In that span, he's gone 10-for-23 (.435) with two homers, three RBI and five doubles. The outfielder is starting to break out of his early slump, and he now owns a .262/.412/.496 slash line with seven homers, 20 RBI, 22 runs scored, three stolen bases and 12 doubles through 40 contests. He was hitting .202 when May began.

Soto went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks and two stolen bases in Wednesday's 4-3 extra-innings loss to the Twins.

The pair of steals were Soto's first since April 7. He'd also gone eight games without a homer before his seventh-inning blast. The outfielder has turned things around by going 16-for-40 (.400) over his last 11 games. He's now at a .246/.406/.454 slash line with six long balls, 18 RBI, 21 runs scored and three steals in four attempts through 37 contests this season.

Soto went 4-for-4 with two doubles, a walk and a run in Tuesday's 6-1 victory against the Twins.

Soto's perfect day at the plate included his eighth and ninth doubles of the season, with six of those coming this month. Though he hasn't homered since April 29, the surge in two-baggers may suggest that Soto is starting to get into a groove at the plate. As it stands now, he's slashing just .244/.400/.433 on the campaign, well below his career norm. Soto has added five homers, 17 RBI, 20 runs, one steal and a 33:36 BB:K.

Soto went 1-for-2 with a double, three walks and three RBI in Wednesday's win over the Reds.

Soto broke the game open in the sixth inning with a three-run double, extending San Diego's lead to 7-1. Soto has now hit safely in six straight games, going 9-for-20 with nine walks in that span, after his well-documented struggles early in the season. Soto is still batting just .227, but his OBP is up to .397 with a .427 slugging percentage. He's added five home runs, 19 runs scored and 17 RBI over 141 plate appearances.

Soto went 1-for-3 with one homer in Saturday's 16-11 victory over the Giants.

Soto took Jakob Junis deep in the fourth inning. It was his first extra-base hit since April 19. Soto reached base four times thanks to the three walks, but he is still posting career lows in batting average, on-base percentage and slugging percentage.

Soto went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 1-0 victory versus Atlanta.

Soto crushed a 431-foot solo homer off Charlie Morton in the fourth inning for what turned out to be the only run by either team in the contest. The star outfielder added a single in the eighth inning for his first multi-hit performance since April 12. Soto had been struggling entering Wednesday, going 1-for-17 over his previous six games. He's tied for the team lead with four homers, though his .194 batting average on the campaign is well below his usual standards.

Soto went 2-for-4 with a double and a two-run home run in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Mets.

He accounted for all the Padres' offense by taking Tylor Megill deep in the first inning. Soto has four multi-hit performances in the last eight games but zero hits in the other four contests during that stretch, and on the season he's batting .217 (10-for-46) with three doubles, three homers, one steal, seven RBI and eight runs.

Soto went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk during Saturday's 4-1 win against Atlanta.

The 24-year-old started the scoring with a 428-foot shot to right-center field during the third inning and had his second multi-hit game of the season. Soto is hitting just .182 with two home runs through nine games, but he's still getting on base regularly with seven walks.

Soto went 1-for-2 with a two-run homer in Monday's 5-4 victory over Arizona.

Soto followed up a leadoff single by Trent Grisham in the bottom of the first inning with his first home run of the season, giving the Padres an early 2-0 lead. After going 0-7 over the first two games of the season, Soto has notched two hits, four walks and four RBI over his last three contests.

Soto went 1-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's win over the Rockies.

Soto picks up his first two RBI of the 2023 season on a single that scored Rougned Odor and Jose Azocar in the eighth inning. The outfielder has gotten off to a slow start over the first weekend with a slash of .091/.231/.091 over his three contests.

Soto (oblique) will start in left field for the Padres in Thursday's season opener against the Rockies, Jon Schaeffer of Sports 760 San Diego reports.

Soto didn't see much action in the Cactus League this spring due to calf and oblique scares, but he did enjoy a nice run with Team Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic and will now carry a mostly-clean bill of health into the beginning of the 2023 campaign. The 24-year-old should be a fantasy monster in his first full season with San Diego.

Soto (oblique) said after playing in a "B" game Monday that he's "really excited to be healthy to play Opening Day," Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Soto doubled and walked three times in his four plate appearances Monday and, most importantly, apparently didn't feel any pain on his left side. The superstar has been sidetracked a bit this spring by calf and oblique issues and that, combined with his participation in the World Baseball Classic, has meant him playing in only five Cactus League games. However, all signs have pointed to both injuries being minor and it appears he'll be in the lineup Thursday against the Rockies.

Soto (oblique) is not expected to play in another Cactus League game but will go through a workout Sunday and is scheduled to take batting practice, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Cassavell notes that if all of that goes well, Soto will get at bats on the back fields of the Padres' spring training facility in Peoria on Monday with the expectation that would be enough to declare him ready for Opening Day. The outfielder is dealing with a strained left oblique, but it is believed to be a minor issue. The Padres won't take any chances with one of the most important players in the organization, but right now it seems very likely Soto will be playing against the Rockies in the season opener.

Soto (oblique) will hit off a tee Saturday, Bob Scanlan of Bally Sports San Diego reports.

Soto is dealing with a strained left oblique, but it's considered merely a minor issue. He took dry swings Friday and is already advancing to the next step Saturday, so Opening Day seems to be still in play if his progress continues.

Soto (oblique) will take some dry swings Friday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

It's a big step as Soto tries to ramp things back up in time for Opening Day. The star outfielder suffered a minor left oblique strain in a minor-league game this past weekend. At this point, Soto is expected to be ready to roll for the start of the regular season, but he's working with a tight window.

Padres manager Bob Melvin announced that Tuesday's MRI on Soto's oblique strain did not reveal anything significant, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Melvin mentioned that the team is hopeful that Soto will be able to resume swinging in the next couple of days, and that he's optimistic that the outfielder will get more at-bats in the Cactus League. It's great news for all involved after Soto was removed from Sunday's game with the strained oblique. He should be considered day-to-day, and at this point it seems likely that Soto will be ready to play for the Padres on Opening Day.

Padres manager Bob Melvin said Tuesday that Soto will get an MRI on his strained left oblique, Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Soto suffered the injury while playing in a minor-league game Sunday in Padres camp. Melvin told reporters Tuesday afternoon that the belief is it's "fairly mild" and that the 24-year-old outfielder remains a possibility for Opening Day. Soto also dealt with a calf issue earlier this spring, though that proved to be a minor blip.

Soto was removed from a minor-league spring game as a precautionary measure due to a mild oblique strain Sunday, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Soto's oblique issue is considered mild, and he's being labeled as day-to-day following his departure. Although the Padres are downplaying the severity of his injury, it's somewhat concerning to see the 24-year-old develop an oblique injury with a week and a half remaining until Opening Day. Soto will presumably be monitored further in the coming days, but it wouldn't be surprising to see the Padres monitor his workload over the final few Cactus League games, especially since he also dealt with a left calf issue in late February and early March.

Soto (calf) will be allowed to play consecutive games in the World Baseball Classic moving forward, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

At the start of the tournament, the Padres had asked Team Dominican Republic to limit Soto's workload after he battled a bit of left calf tightness between late February and early March. But there are no more lingering concerns about that injury, and there will be no more WBC limitations on the 24-year-old superstar. He's gone 4-for-9 with a home run and two doubles through two games played for the Dominican side.

Soto (calf) will not be allowed to play consecutive games in the World Baseball Classic, he told Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes on Monday.

Soto homered and reached base three times Monday for Team Dominican Republic against Nicaragua and says his left calf -- which has limited him some in Padres camp -- has "felt excellent." However, the Padres are not allowing the outfielder to play back-to-back games as a precaution, so he'll sit out Tuesday's contest versus Israel. It's an understandable stance by the team, even as Soto has tried to talk them out of it. The good news here is that Soto's calf injury seems like a non-issue.

Soto (calf) left for Miami late Thursday to join Team Dominican Republic for the World Baseball Classic, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Soto has dealt with some calf tightness this spring, but the assumption has been that it wouldn't keep him from playing for his native Dominican Republic in the WBC. Team D.R. opens their schedule Saturday against Venezuela and Soto should be in the lineup.

Soto (calf) drew two walks and stole second base in a back-field game Thursday, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Soto also scored from third base on a groundout after swiping second, and it all serves as a positive indication that his left calf was never really a significant issue. He will soon join up with Team Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic and looks poised for a monstrous first full season with the Padres.

Soto (calf) is slated to play in a B game Thursday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Soto has been dealing with some tightness in his left calf since last week but said Tuesday that he's feeling 100 percent. Assuming he comes out of Thursday's B game with no issues, Soto is expected to join Team Dominican Republic this weekend for World Baseball Classic play.

Soto (calf) ran in Padres camp Tuesday and said he feels 100 percent healthy, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Soto has been bothered by a bit of left calf tightness over the last week or so, but it doesn't seem to be a significant concern. He is planning to join Team Dominican Republic on Friday in Florida ahead of their World Baseball Classic opener Saturday versus Team Venezuela.

Soto (calf) will join Team Dominican Republic on Friday and is expected to be fine to participate in the World Baseball Classic, Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes reports.

Rojas was relaying a message from Nelson Cruz, who not only is Soto's teammate with the Padres but also serves as the general manager for Team Dominican Republic. Soto has been dealing with some nagging tightness in his left calf for the last week, but the level of concern for the injury at this point remains low. While he's been limited to just four Cactus League games so far this spring, Soto has gone 8-for-11 with one homer and seven RBI in those contests.

Soto is being held out of Friday's lineup against the Cubs due to continued issues with his left calf, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Soto missed a brief stretch earlier in the week with calf tightness, and after returning to the Padres lineup Wednesday, it now seems that he is not quite 100 percent healthy yet. That being said, the 24-year-old superstar still went 2-for-3 in each of San Diego's last two games, so it doesn't seem like his injury will cause any significant drop in production.

Soto (calf) will start in left field and bat second in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Rangers.

After being scratched from the lineup ahead of Monday's exhibition against the Dodgers with left calf tightness, Soto was expected to return to game action Tuesday, but the Padres opted to err on the side of caution and had him take at-bats in a controlled environment at camp instead. Soto apparently checked out fine after Tuesday's workout, and the Padres' decision to deploy him in the outfield rather than at designated hitter suggests the calf issue isn't anything that will affect his mobility.

Soto (calf) will get at-bats in a back-field game at Padres camp Tuesday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Soto was scratched from a Cactus League game on Monday due to tightness in his left calf, but it doesn't seem to be anything overly concerning. He could return to Cactus League action as early as Wednesday and should be just fine for Opening Day, assuming there are no further setbacks.

Padres manager Bob Melvin told reporters that Soto (calf) has a good chance to play Tuesday against the Giants, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.

Soto was scratched on Monday for left calf tightness, but Melvin said that the outfielder's removal from the lineup was precautionary. The outfielder will likely be held out again if there's any sense of tightness again on Tuesday, but it does appear that Soto has avoided a significant injury, and should be fine for the regular season if there aren't any setbacks.

Soto was scratched from Monday's Cactus League game against the Dodgers with left calf tightness.

Soto will be replaced by Taylor Kohlwey in the lineup and hit seventh, while David Dahl will move up to the second spot against Los Angeles. The Padres have no reason to do anything but careful with one of the best offensive players in baseball, but this is obviously a potential concern for a player that is being drafted highly in eligible formats. There should be further update on Soto's status before the end of Monday.

Soto went 3-for-4 with a home run, two doubles, two total runs and five total RBI in a Cactus League win over Arizona on Sunday.

Soto was part of a ferocious San Diego offensive attack Sunday that resulted in 18 runs, including nine in the second inning. The superstar outfielder's loudest hit was a three-run home run in the fourth inning that gave the Padres a 14-2 lead. Soto had a bit of a down season with a .242/.401/.452 slash line across 663 plate appearances between Washington and San Diego last season, but advanced metrics suggest that he was was still among the best hitters in baseball, which could translate into a major bounce-back campaign in 2023.

Soto will play left field this season for the Padres, manager Bob Melvin told AJ Cassavell of MLB.com on Tuesday.

Soto had previously expressed an openness to moving to the other side of the outfield, as long as he can stick in one spot on a game-to-game basis. This shift will clear out right field for Fernando Tatis Jr., who is eligible to return from his PED suspension on April 20. Xander Bogaerts is the new mainstay at shortstop for San Diego.

Soto agreed to a one-year, $23 million contract with the Padres on Friday to avoid arbitration, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

The 24-year-old superstar will receive a significant bump in pay after he made $17.1 million in 2022, and he's now entering he penultimate season before being eligible for free agency. Soto delivered the least productive season of his career in 2023, which was still good for a .242/.401/.452 slash line and 27 home runs in a career-high 153 games.

Soto went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Phillies in Game 5 of the NLCS, tying Carlos Correa's record of seven postseason home runs before turning 24.

Soto hit a 439-foot blast off Zack Wheeler in the fourth inning of Game 5, tying the all-time record held by Carlos Correa for postseason home runs before turning 24. The star right fielder turns 24 in just two days, but he was able to launch his seventh postseason home run, giving the Padres their first run of the game. In what was a down year for Soto statistically compared to 2021, he ended the postseason hitting .239 with two homers and seven RBI.

Soto went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Saturday's 10-6 loss to the Phillies in Game 4 of the NLCS.

Soto launched a hanging slider from Brad Hand 383 feet into the right field bleachers in the fifth inning, breaking the 4-4 tie and giving the Padres a 6-4 lead in Game 3, but they were unable to hold on for the win. Soto's six career postseason homers brings him into a tie with Evan Longoria for the second-most in MLB history before turning 24, trailing Carlos Correa by just one. The 23-year-old is now 10-for-43 in the postseason with six RBI, and he is slated to face Zack Wheeler in a must-win Game 5 -- Soto has two homers off Wheeler in 40 at bats for his career.

Soto is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Giants.

The 23-year-old started the past 33 contests and will rest Tuesday in the penultimate game of the regular season with San Diego having already secured a playoff berth. Brandon Dixon will take over in right field and bat seventh in Soto's place.

Soto went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-2 win over the White Sox.

Soto has gone 9-for-32 (.281) across his last eight games while adding two homers, three RBI, six runs and three doubles in that span. The outfielder's solo shot Saturday tied the game at 1-1 in the first inning, answering Elvis Andrus' leadoff blast. Soto's been better over the last week or so, but he still has a .243/.403/.457 slash line through 150 contests. He's added 27 homers, 62 RBI, 93 runs scored and six stolen bases.

Soto went 2-for-4 with two runs scored in Sunday's 13-6 victory over Colorado.

Amidst a nine-game on-base streak, Soto reached base four times Sunday. It seems the phenom has regained his form after slashing .202/.375/.319 in his first 36 games with San Diego. In the nine-game stretch since, he is batting .382 (13-for-34) with six extra-base hits, seven runs and eight RBI with eight walks compared to five strikeouts.

Soto went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, a double, and an RBI groundout in a 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Rockies on Friday.

Soto tied the game with a solo home run in the eighth inning for his 26th long ball of the campaign. The 23-year-old star right fielder has a chance to reach the 30-home run mark for the second time in his young career if he can get hot down the final stretch.

Soto went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double, a walk, two total RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Diamondbacks.

Soto's fifth-inning blast ended a 17-game homer drought for the star outfielder. He's also struggled overall in September, hitting safely in just four of 15 contests, though three of those have been multi-hit performances. He's salvaged some on-base value with a 12:10 BB:K this month, but the slump has sunk his slash line to .239/.402/.452 with 25 homers, 58 RBI, 86 runs scored and six stolen bases through 139 contests between the Padres and Nationals this year.

Soto went 2-for-5 with a double and three RBI in a 12-3 win against Arizona on Friday.

After making an out in each of his first two at-bats, Soto drove in a run with a fifth-inning single. He added two more RBI with a double in the eighth and finished with his first multi-hit performance since Sept. 4. It's been a rough month for the young superstar, as he's slashing just .119/.302/.143 with no homers and only four RBI through 13 games. The Padres -- and fantasy managers who roster Soto -- undoubtedly hope that Friday's positive performance will be the beginning of a turnaround.

Soto (shoulder) is starting Friday against the Dodgers, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Soto was hit by a pitch Wednesday against the Diamondbacks and was diagnosed with a right shoulder contusion afterward. However, he'll start in right field and bat second following Thursday's scheduled day off.

Manager Bob Melvin said Soto is dealing with a right shoulder contusion after being hit by a pitch Wednesday against the Diamondbacks, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.

The Padres have a scheduled day off Thursday, and Melvin believes the rest day will allow Soto to be ready for Friday's series opener against the Dodgers. The young outfielder appears to have avoided a serious injury and should be considered day-to-day.

Sot was removed from Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks after being hit by a pitch in the upper back, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Soto initially remained in the contest after the hit-by-pitch but was lifted a couple innings later. The 23-year-old should be considered day-to-day until the Padres update his status.

Soto went 2-for-3 with two walks and a run in Sunday's loss to the Dodgers.

Soto entered the contest having gone 0-for-16 over his past five games, but he notched a pair of singles Sunday to snap that cold spell. Even when he hasn't been hitting, Soto has found a way to reach base -- during the aforementioned five-game span, the star outfielder drew six walks. Since joining San Diego in early August, Soto has logged a 26:14 BB:K over 27 contests, helping him maintain a .422 on-base percentage despite batting a modest .256.

Soto went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Sunday's loss to Kansas City.

In his second game back after missing three contests with a back issue, Soto slugged a 417-foot, two-run homer in the seventh inning. The long ball was his third as a Padre and his 24th overall this season. Soto has gone 3-for-8 since returning to the lineup, but he's still far below his career norm with a .254 batting average on the campaign.

Soto went 2-for-4 with a run in Saturday's 4-3 win against the Royals.

Soto missed three games with a back issue before returning to action Saturday. The star outfielder didn't miss a beat, notching a pair of singles and scoring what proved to be the game-deciding run in the third inning. Soto is back in the lineup for Sunday's early contest against righty Jonathan Heasley, playing right field and batting second, per Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune.

Soto (back) is starting Saturday against the Royals.

Soto missed the last three games due to mid-back tightness but is starting in right field and batting second during Saturday's matchup. Over his last five games, he's gone 3-for-16 with a homer, four runs, five walks and four strikeouts.

Soto (back) is not in the lineup for Friday's game at Kansas City.

Soto was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Guardians due to mid-back tightness and didn't play in Wednesday's series finale, and he'll remain on the bench after San Diego's scheduled day off Thursday. It's unclear if the 23-year-old will be available off the bench Friday or if he's expected to retake the field this weekend against the Royals.

Soto (back) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Soto's absence from the lineup isn't unexpected, as Padres manager Bob Melvin previously hinted following Tuesday's 3-1 loss that the outfielder would likely remain on the bench Wednesday after being scratched Tuesday with left mid-back soreness. After Wednesday's contest, the Padres are off the schedule Thursday, so Soto will effectively have two days to heal up before potentially rejoining the lineup Friday against the Royals. Wil Myers will cover right field in Soto's stead Wednesday.

Padres manager Bob Melvin said he doesn't expect Soto (back) to start in Wednesday's series finale with the Guardians, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

A late scratch ahead of Tuesday's 3-1 loss with left mid-back tightness, Soto looks like he'll need some more time off to heal up. Melvin noted that Soto responded well to treatment during Tuesday's game, but the star outfielder wasn't available in a pinch-hitting capacity. With a team off day looming Thursday, the Padres are hopeful Soto will be ready to go for Friday's series opener in Kansas City.

Soto was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Guardians due to left mid-back tightness, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.

Soto was penciled in to start in right field Tuesday per usual, but the back tightness prompted a late lineup change. The 23-year-old should be considered day-to-day heading into Wednesday's series finale versus Cleveland, and it's unclear if he'll be available off the bench Tuesday.

Soto went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's 2-1 win over Washington.

Soto's seventh-inning solo shot traveled an estimated 429 feet and accounted for the decisive run in the low-scoring contest. It was the star outfielder's second long ball since joining the Padres via a trade with the Nationals on Aug. 2. Soto has reached base safely in each of his 17 contests with San Diego and is slashing .305/.461/.492 with 14 runs, four RBI and a 17:10 BB:K since the trade.

Soto went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, two additional runs scored, a double and a walk in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Giants.

The fourth-inning homer tied the game at 1-1, and it was Soto's first long ball as a Padre. Soto also doubled in the sixth and walked in the ninth, scoring both times. The superstar outfielder has hit safely in six of seven games since he was traded to San Diego, going 8-for-23 (.348). He's up to a .252/.413/.496 slash line with 22 long balls, 47 RBI, 68 runs scored and six stolen bases in 108 contests overall.

Soto went 1-for-3 with a pair of walks and a run in a 9-1 victory versus Colorado on Wednesday.

It was a quiet but effective San Diego debut for Soto, who reached based three times but had the spotlight somewhat stolen when fellow new acquisition Brandon Drury slugged a grand slam in the first inning. The Padres cruised to an easy win in the contest, with the offense looking inspired simply by Soto's presence in the lineup. The superstar outfielder has reached base 12 times over his past four games -- nine times via walk.

The Padres agreed in principle Tuesday to acquire Soto and Bell from the Nationals in exchange for shortstop CJ Abrams, outfielder Robert Hassell, outfielder James Wood and right-hander Jarlin Susana, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.

San Diego will cough up a significant package of prospects to secure the services of Soto, who became the most sought-after player ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline after he recently declined the Nationals' reported 15-year, $440 million contract extension offer. The Padres are seemingly hopeful to work out a long-term pact with Soto, but at least for the remainder of the season, the two-time All-Star will give the Friars lineup a significant lift as the team looks to chase down its first National League West division title since 2006. Soto is unlikely to arrive in San Diego in time to play in either game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Rockies, but he could make his debut in Wednesday.

Soto with 1-for-1 with a solo home run, an additional run, a stolen base and three walks in a loss to the Mets on Monday.

Soto showed why Washington is demanding a huge haul in any potential deal for him leading up to Tuesday's trade deadline, as he reached base in all four of his plate appearances and crushed his 21st homer of the campaign off future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer. The All-Star outfielder also swiped his sixth bag of the season and threw out a runner at home plate. This may have been Soto's final game as a National if he gets traded before Tuesday's afternoon deadline -- of course, there's a real possibility that Washington won't find any team willing give up the assets necessary to attain a 23-year-old megastar under team control for two more seasons.

Soto defeated the Mariners' Julio Rodriguez with 19 home runs in the final round of Monday's All-Star Game Home Run Derby.

Soto recently turned down a reported 15-year, $440 million contract extension offer from the Nationals, but he'll pocket $1 million for his narrow victory in the Home Run Derby over Rodriguez, who led all derby participants with 81 home runs, including 18 in the final round. At 23 years and 266 days old, Soto became the second-youngest champion in the event's history, trailing only the Rangers' Juan Gonzalez, who took home the crown in 1993 at 23 yards and 265 days old.

Soto went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's win over Atlanta.

He gave the Nationals an insurance run by taking Tyler Matzek deep in the eighth inning. Soto heads into the All-Star break, and a spot in the Home Run Derby, with 20 homers on the season including six in July -- a month in which he's slashing .409/.567/.864 with 11 RBI and 14 runs in 15 games.

Soto went 2-for-6 with three walks, two home runs and four RBI across both games of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Mariners.

The Nationals dropped both ends of the twin bill but Soto made things interesting in both contests with ninth-inning homers, a three-run blast in the matinee and a solo shot in the nightcap. The 23-year-old has hit safely in seven straight games and gone yard in four of the last five, with the surge boosting his slash line on the year to .245/.402/.490 with 19 homers, five steals, 41 RBI and 54 runs through 87 contests. Despite a disappointing start to the season, Soto seems poised for massive numbers after the All-Star break as he rounds into form.

Soto went 2-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Friday's 12-2 rout at the hands of Atlanta.

He supplied all the Nationals' offense with a third-inning shot off Charlie Morton. Soto is coming to life at the plate, reeling off three straight multi-hit performances and batting .405 (15-for-37) over his last 13 games with four doubles and two homers. Despite that hot streak though, the 23-year-old is still only slashing .239/.392/.463 on the season with 16 home runs, five steals, 36 RBI and 49 runs through 83 contests.

Soto, who served as Washington's designated hitter in Wednesday's 3-2 win, will pick up a start in right field and will bat second in Thursday's series finale in Philadelphia, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

After Soto missed the Nationals' first two games of the week with a tight left calf, he was eased back into the lineup in a non-defensive role while the team's normal DH, Nelson Cruz, sat out with a stomach-related illness. Cruz is back in action Thursday, and the Nationals evidently came away from Wednesday's contest encouraged that Soto's mobility won't be compromised as he makes his way back into the outfield. Soto was his typical productive self at the plate Wednesday, finishing 2-for-3 with a walk and a run.

Soto (calf) is starting Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

Soto felt good after doing some running and agility drills ahead of Wednesday's matchup, so he's been cleared to serve as the designated hitter after missing the last two games with a calf injury. Over his last 10 games, the 23-year-old has slashed .346/.541/.615 with a homer, four doubles, eight runs and two RBI.

Soto (calf) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Philadelphia, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Soto injured the calf Sunday afternoon and should still be considered day-to-day leading up to Wednesday's contest in Philadelphia. In his absence, Lane Thomas slides to right field while Victor Robles enters the lineup to play center.

Soto (calf) isn't starting Monday's game against Miami.

Soto underwent an MRI that came back clean after he exited Sunday's matchup against Miami, but he said Monday that he's still feeling a little tight. He's considered day-to-day for now, but Lane Thomas will shift to right field while Victor Robles starts in center.

Soto was removed from Sunday's game against the Marlins due to left calf tightness, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Soto was initially believed to be dealing with a left hamstring injury after leaving Sunday's matchup in the top of the fifth inning, but his injury is now classified as a calf issue. The 23-year-old will be re-evaluated Monday and should tentatively be considered day-to-day.

Soto's departure from Sunday's game against the Marlins is believed to be the result of a left hamstring injury, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports. He walked in both of his plate appearances prior to exiting in the top of the fifth inning.

Soto appeared to initially hurt his hamstring when he bumped into the outfield wall while pursuing Bryan De La Cruz's leadoff double in the third inning, then may have aggravated the issue when he was caught in a rundown in the bottom of the fourth. Dougherty suggests that Soto may have been lifted from the contest as a matter of precaution, but Nationals manager Dave Martinez will likely shed more light on the matter following Sunday's contest. The Nationals will have a quick turnaround for Monday's series finale, which begins at 11:05 a.m. ET.

Soto was removed in the top of the fifth inning of Sunday's game against the Marlins due to an apparent left leg injury, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports. He walked in both of his plate appearances before departing.

Per Zuckerman, Soto initially looked to be dealing with some pain in the leg after he ran into the outfield wall while tracking down Bryan De La Cruz's leadoff double in the third inning. He then appeared to have aggravated the injury when he was involved in a rundown after reaching base on his second walk of the afternoon in the fourth inning. Lane Thomas came off the bench to replace Soto, who should be considered day-to-day until the Nationals provide an update on the nature of his injury.

Soto went 1-for-3 with a solo homer in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Marlins.

Soto launched a solo home run in the sixth inning to get the Marlins' lead down to one, but it was not enough to spur the Nationals to a win. It was his 15th home run of the year and his first since June 19. The young star has struggled mightily this season, with his batting average sitting at .226, but he has performed well since June 24. Since then, Soto has played in eight games and has at least one hit in each. His season slash line now sits at .226/.378/.449.

Soto went 1-for-1 with four walks and two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Rangers.

Texas refused to let the 23-year-old slugger beat them, but the Nationals still took advantage as Josh Bell and Nelson Cruz combined for five hits and four RBI hitting behind Soto. Soto has reached base in eight straight games thanks to nine free passes but is hitting only .200 (5-for-25) over that stretch, and his .218 batting average on the season is over 70 points lower than his career mark.

Soto went 1-for-5 with a three-run homer and a strikeout during Sunday's 9-3 win over the Phillies.

Soto returned from a two-game absence Thursday against Philadelphia, but went just 1-for-14 with a run, three walks and two strikeouts over the four matchups leading up to Sunday's series finale. However, he bounced back with a second-inning homer off Zach Eflin on Sunday, marking the 14th time this season that he's gone yard. Over his last 15 games, the 23-year-old has slashed .185/.343/.481 with five homers, 15 RBI, nine runs and a stolen base.

Soto (knee) went 0-for-4 in Thursday's 10-1 loss to the Phillies.

Soto missed two games after a minor knee injury he sustained Monday. The outfielder was never expected to miss significant time. With the empty stat line Thursday, he's hitting just .170 (8-for-47) in June, though he's added a 10:11 BB:K this month. Overall, the 23-year-old has a .224/.372/.447 slash line, 13 home runs, 28 RBI, 36 runs scored and five stolen bases through 282 plate appearances.

Soto (knee) is starting in right field and hitting third Thursday against the Phillies.

He had not played since being removed from Monday's game with right knee soreness. Soto is hitting .186/.352/.488 with four home runs and one steal in 43 at-bats this month.

Soto is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Soto was previously expected to be in the lineup for Wednesday's contest, but he'll end up being held out for the second straight game due to right knee soreness. X-rays came back negative and it's not believed to be a serious injury, and the Nationals could simply be exercising additional caution with their star outfielder. Lane Thomas will again shift to right field while Victor Robles starts in center.

Soto (knee) is expected to return to the lineup Wednesday against Atlanta, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Soto left Monday's series opener with right knee soreness after bumping into a dugout bench, but while he's out of the lineup Tuesday, the Nationals don't seem overly concerned. His X-rays were negative, but he was due for an off day soon regardless of the injury after starting each of the Nationals' first 63 games. Lane Thomas will start in right field Tuesday.

Soto (knee) isn't included in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Soto will exit the lineup for the first time this season after he banged his right knee on a dugout bench in Monday's 9-5 loss in the series opener. Until the Nationals provide a firmer update on his status, Soto can be viewed as day-to-day heading into Wednesday's series finale. Lane Thomas will fill in for Soto in right field Tuesday.

Soto was removed from Monday's game against the Braves due to right knee soreness, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Manager Dave Martinez stated after the game that Soto bumped his knee on the dugout bench between innings, and he was pulled from the game as a precaution after his knee started to feel sore. The team will re-evaluate the slugger Tuesday morning to determine his availability moving forward.

Soto was removed in the bottom of the ninth inning after suffering an apparent injury, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

According to Zuckerman, Soto appeared to suffer an injury while fielding a grounder in the top half of the ninth inning, and he was removed in the bottom half when it was his turn to hit. The location of the injury is unclear at this time, and he'll be considered day-to-day until more news is released by the club.

Soto went 1-for-2 with two walks, a home run, two runs scored and three RBI in Saturday's 8-6 win over the Brewers.

The 23-year-old superstar led the charge in a big day for the Nationals' offense, and Soto's two-run blast off Eric Lauer in the fifth inning kicked off a back-to-back-to-back sequence, with Nelson Cruz and Josh Bell going yard immediately afterward. Soto has driven in multiple runs in three straight games, and over his last 13 contests he's slashing .229/.373/.604 with five of his 13 homers on the year and 14 of his 28 RBI.

Soto went 0-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base in Tuesday's 12-2 loss to the Marlins.

The steal was Soto's fifth of the year, but it's his patience that's keeping his fantasy value afloat. The 23-year-old has drawn at least one free pass in 12 of the last 14 games as teams continue to pitch around him, even with Nelson Cruz heating up behind him in the batting order. Soto is batting only .163 (8-for-49) over that stretch as he presses for hits, but he's still managed a .349 OBP thanks to 13 walks, and he's still doing some damage when he does make contact with three doubles, four homers, six runs and eight RBI.

Soto went 2-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI in Saturday's 10-8 win over the Reds.

After taking Tyler Mahle deep in the fourth inning for a solo shot, Soto kicked off a late rally by the Nationals by launching a three-run blast off Alexis Diaz in the seventh. The two homers traveled a combined 842 feet as the 23-year-old slugger continues to come to life at the plate. Over his last seven games, Soto is batting just .259 (7-for-27), but six of those hits have gone for extra bases including four of his 12 homers on the year.

Soto went 0-for-2 with three walks and a stolen base in Wednesday's 5-4 extra-inning win over the Marlins.

Miami pitchers made sure Soto wasn't going to beat them Wednesday, but the 23-year-old still found a way to contribute. His numbers on the season remain down as Soto struggles to find hittable pitches, and through 39 games he's slashing .250/.393/.471 with eight homers, four steals, 11 RBI and 26 runs.

Soto went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Thursday against the Mets.

Soto was the Nationals' lone source of offense as he took Edwin Diaz yard in the ninth inning to record his eighth homer of the season. He's gone yard in back-to-back games and has at least one hit in nine of his last 10 starts. Overall, Soto has delivered a .264/.395/.512 line with 23 runs scored and 11 RBI across 147 plate appearances on the season.

Soto went 1-for-4 with a walk and a two-run home run in Wednesday's 8-3 win over the Mets.

The Nationals found themselves in a 3-0 hole after the top of the first inning, but Soto quickly got to work erasing the deficit by taking Tylor Megill deep in the bottom of the frame. The homer was Soto's seventh of the season but his first with any runners on base, and he has a stunningly low 10 RBI through 32 games to go along with his .256/.392/.479 slash line.

Soto went 2-for-3 with a home solo home run, a double, two walks and two runs scored Thursday against the Rockies.

Soto took Antonio Senzatela yard in the first inning to record his sixth home run of the season. After a relative lack of power early in the campaign, Soto has smacked three home runs in his last six starts. Overall, he has maintained a .271/.417/.510 line to go along with seven RBI and 21 runs scored across 120 plate appearances.

Soto went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 10-2 win over the Rockies.

The fifth-inning blast off German Marquez was Soto's fifth homer of the year, but incredibly, all five have been solo shots. The 23-year-old has only one other RBI through 25 games as teams continue to pitch around him with runners on base, and his resulting .258/.405/.472 is well below expectations, Josh Bell is swinging a hot bat behind Soto in the lineup, but it seems unlikely pitchers will change their approach toward him as long as it keeps the Nationals' biggest threat in check.

Soto went 3-for-5 with three runs and a stolen base in an 11-5 win over the Giants on Sunday.

Soto singled and scored in the first, sixth and eighth innings, swiping second base for his second theft of the season on the last occasion. The outing was the 23-year-old's first three-hit game of the year and the swipe puts him on pace to surpass a career-high 12 steals set back in 2019.

Soto went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, walk, and an additional run and RBI in a 14-4 victory against San Francisco.

Soto opened the scoring with a solo shot off Giants starter Alex Cobb in the first inning, singled home a run in the sixth and walked and scored in the eighth. After an 0-for-8 stretch last weekend, the 23-year-old has responded by going 4-for-13 with five walks over his last four games and currently leads MLB with a .216 walk rate. Soto's now slashing .253/.423/.467 with four home runs though he has just five RBI due to a lack of talent surrounding him.

Soto went 2-for-4 with a double in Friday's loss to the Giants.

While the Nationals only managed six hits in total on the night, Soto still reached a big career milestone in the third inning as he laced his 500th career hit -- among active players, he's the sixth-youngest to achieve that mark after Bryce Harper, Mike Trout, Miguel Cabrera, Manny Machado and Albert Pujols. The 23-year-old Soto is slashing .278/.451/.500 through 16 games this season with three homers, three RBI and 11 runs scored.

Soto went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and a run scored in Wednesday's 11-2 loss to the Diamondbacks.

The 23-year-old superstar now has a stunning 14:7 BB:K through his first 14 games as the opposition tries to make sure he doesn't beat them, and so far the approach seems to be working. While Soto has a .277/.452/.511 slash line and has scored 10 runs, his only RBI have come on three solo shots.

Soto went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, an additional run and two walks in Saturday's loss against the Pirates.

Washington might have lost the game, but Soto was a consistent producer in the middle of the order while reaching base four times for the second game in a row. The star outfielder has reached base at least once in each of his previous six contests, a span in which he's posted a .381/.552/.714 slash line with two homers, seven runs scored and an elite 8:3 BB:K.

Soto went 2-for-3 with two walks and two runs scored in Friday's 7-2 win over the Pirates.

The 23-year-old continues to draw free passes at a furious pace and now has eight through the first nine games of the season, fueling a .425 OBP. Soto's power stroke hasn't come around yet, but it's only a matter of time before he starts doing real damage on any pitches that do get left over the plate, and until then he'll rely on Josh Bell and Nelson Cruz hitting behind him to bring him home.

Soto went 2-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Tuesday's 16-4 loss to Atlanta.

He took Bryce Elder deep in the sixth inning, but the Nationals were already in an 11-1 hole at that point. Soto's homer was his second of the season, but both have been solo shots to account for his only RBI through six games. The 23-year-old's .286/.423/.571 is outstanding as per usual, but Soto's run production this year could be hampered by the state of the lineup around him.

Soto went 2-for-4 in Saturday's 5-0 loss to the Mets.

The 23-year-old superstar accounted for half of the Nationals' hits on the day. Soto is having the kind of start to the season you might expect, going 3-for-10 with a solo home run and a 2:2 BB:K through three games, but if the rest of the Washington offense continues to struggle around him, runs and RBI could be tough to come by.

Soto went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in a loss to the Mets on Thursday.

Soto drilled a 428-foot shot to right field in the sixth inning for the Nationals' only run of the game. This was the All-Star outfielder's first career Opening Day home run, per Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic. Though there are many question marks surrounding Washington's offense, Soto figures to remain one of fantasy's most reliable and productive hitters in his fifth big-league campaign.

Soto went 1-for-2 with a walk and a solo home run in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins.

After agreeing to a $17.1 million contract the day before to avoid arbitration, Soto celebrated by launching his first homer of the spring. The 23-year-old superstar hit second in the game, a spot that Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports could be his most frequent home during the regular season.

Soto agreed to a one-year, $17 million contract with the Nationals on Tuesday to avoid arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Soto received a huge figure in his second year of arbitration eligibility after earning $8.5 million last year. The 23-year-old reportedly turned down a 13-year, $350 million extension from the Nationals prior to the start of the lockout in December, as it appears he's not in a major rush to ink a long-term deal. Soto hit .313/.465/.534 with 29 home runs, 111 runs, 95 RBI and nine stolen bases in 2021 and finished as the runner-up in NL MVP voting behind Bryce Harper.

Soto reportedly turned down a 13-year, $350 million contract extension from the Nationals prior to the start of the MLB lockout in December, Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes reports.

Though Soto's annual salary eclipsed $1 million for the first time in 2021 after he became arbitration eligible, the 23-year-old outfielder doesn't look to be in any major rush to secure some long-term financial security. After finishing second in the NL MVP balloting in 2021 and putting together a 156 wRC+ through his first four years in the majors, Soto presumably has his sights set on an extension north of $400 million. Soto is under club control for three more seasons, so while his representatives and the Nationals may revisit extension talks once the lockout ends, there isn't an immediate rush for either side to come to terms on an extension. Soto shapes up as a worthy top-five selection in fantasy drafts in 2022 and likely for multiple years to come.

Soto reportedly turned down a 13-year, $350 million contract extension from the Nationals prior to the start of the MLB lockout in December, Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes reports.

Though Soto's annual salary eclipsed $1 million for the first time in 2021 after he became arbitration eligible, the 23-year-old outfielder doesn't look to be in any major rush to secure some long-term financial security. After finishing second in the NL MVP balloting in 2021 and putting together a 156 wRC+ through his first four years in the majors, Soto presumably has his sights set on an extension north of $400 million. Soto is under club control for three more seasons, so while his representatives and the Nationals may revisit extension talks once the lockout ends, there isn't an immediate rush for either side to come to terms on an extension. Soto shapes up as a worthy top-five selection in fantasy drafts in 2022 and likely for multiple years to come.

Soto went 0-for-4 with a strikeout Tuesday in the Nationals' 3-1 loss to the Rockies.

Soto failed to reach base for the first time since Sept. 13, ending a streak of 14 consecutive games. The star outfielder walked at least once in each of the past eight contests, drawing free passes at an absurd 37.5 percent clip. For the season, Soto is maintaining a 22.1 percent walk rate, which has allowed him to lead MLB in on-base average (.468) by a wide margin. He'll look to pad his lead in Wednesday's series finale in Colorado, where he'll be starting in right field and batting third for Washington.

Soto went 3-for-3 with two solo home runs and a walk in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Reds.

Soto homered off Luis Castillo in the sixth inning and off Luis Cessa in the seventh. He reached base safely in all four plate appearances and he has four long balls in his last five games. The 22-year-old is batting an incredible .473 since Sept. 1. On the season, he is slashing .325/.470/.559 with 29 home runs, 92 RBI, 106 runs and nine steals in 611 plate appearances.

Soto went 3-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in Wednesday's 7-5 win over the Marlins. He also drew a pair of walks

Soto ended up a triple shy of the cycle, doubling in the first inning, homering in the third and singling in the seventh. The outburst extended Soto's hitting streak to eight games (14-for-27), and he's hitting an absurd .510/.634/.804 with 10 homers and 18 RBI over his last 15 contests.

Soto went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk and an RBI on Tuesday in the Nationals' 7-1 win over the Marlins.

After reaching base three times in the win, Soto's OBP now sits at .462 on the season. While that's a 28-point drop from his own 2020 mark, Soto's current figure is still 33 points better than second place (Bryce Harper) among all qualified hitters in baseball. Soto remains in the lineup Wednesday for the series finale in Miami, manning right field and batting third.

Soto went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 3-0 win over Colorado.

The outfielder demolished an offering from Colorado starter Jon Gray in the third inning. Soto's homer to center field traveled an estimated 454 feet, a no-doubter for his 26th long ball of the year. He's added a .315/.459/.531 slash line with 86 RBI, 100 runs scored and nine stolen bases through 591 plate appearances, providing another all-around excellent season.

Soto went 2-for-4 with a triple, double, two walks and a run Sunday in the Nationals' 6-1 win over the Pirates.

For the second time in as many days, Soto reached base four times to bring his OBP up to a spectacular .457 on the season. Since an 0-for-4 showing Aug. 27 against the Mets, Soto is slashing .407/.568/.704 with a measly 8.1 percent strikeout rate over a 16-game stretch.

Soto went 4-for-5 with two runs scored and an RBI in Saturday's 10-7 loss to the Pirates.

While he didn't have an extra-base hit, Soto kept the line moving with his fourth multi-hit performance in his last five games. Despite a lack of consistent help around him in the batting order aside from a surging Josh Bell, Soto is slashing a blistering .421/.569/.658 through 11 games in September with three homers, two steals, eight runs and 12 RBI.

Soto went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Wednesday's 4-2 win over Atlanta.

Soto broke a 2-2 tie in the seventh inning when he took Atlanta reliever Richard Rodriguez deep for his 25th longball of the year. Soto also singled and stole second in the ninth, nabbing his ninth steal in 15 attempts this season. He's hitting .370 in 27 plate appearances in September after back-to-back two-hit performances.

Soto went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, four RBI, a walk and a stolen base during Thursday's loss to the Phillies.

Soto took Aaron Nola deep with a 410-foot shot in the third inning. The 22-year-old slugger has now hit safely across the last five games with two long balls and a pair of stolen bases in that span. Overall this season, he's mashing .302/.446/.517 with 23 homers and eight swiped bags.

Soto went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, two walks, a stolen base and two total runs scored in Sunday's 9-4 loss to the Mets.

The outfielder recorded his first steal since July 21 in the contest while adding his second homer in four games. Soto has slumped a bit lately, going just 4-for-25 (.160) in his last seven games. He's slashing .298/.441/.509 with 22 long balls, 71 RBI, 86 runs scored and seven stolen bases in 13 attempts across 499 plate appearances this year.

Soto went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and a pair of walks Thursday against the Marlins.

Soto took Miami starter Elieser Hernandez deep in the fifth inning to get the Nationals on the board, cutting their deficit to 6-2. The long ball, his 21st of the season, ended Soto's brief skid of five games without an extra-base hit. He's hitting .300 with a .953 OPS and 69 RBI in 487 plate appearances on the year.

Soto went 1-for-3 with two walks and a run scored in Friday's 4-1 win over the Brewers.

Soto's impressive patience at the plate was on display once again as he drew multiple walks for the fifth time over his last eight games. The 22-year-old phenom leads all of baseball with 94 walks and a .445 on-base percentage. Overall, he's slashing .304/.445/.515 with 20 homers, 66 RBI, 80 runs scored, six steals and 94:75 BB:K over 463 plate appearances.

Soto went 1-for-2 with three walks, a three-run home run and a second run scored in Wednesday's 8-5 win over the Blue Jays.

The young slugger took Jose Berrios deep in the first inning and got very little to hit the rest of the night. Soto continues to draw a lot of free passes as the lone consistent threat remaining in the Nats' lineup, and through 15 games in August he's been issued a whopping 20 walks. On the season, he sports a .304/.443/.517 slash line with 20 homers, six steals, 66 RBI and 79 runs through 109 contests.

Soto went 3-for-4 with a home run, a walk and three RBI on Wednesday in the Nationals' 8-7 loss to the Mets in the resumption of Tuesday's suspended game.

Soto's 19th long ball of the season ended an 11-game home-run drought. The 22-year-old superstar is back in the lineup for the front end of Thursday's doubleheader with New York, batting third and manning right field.

Soto (knee) is back in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Mets, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Soto did not start the last three games due to a right knee injury, though he did appear in Saturday's contest as a pinch hitter. The outfielder appears to be feeling better following the off day, as he's set to man right field and bat third Tuesday.

Soto (knee) will remain out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Though he missed out on a second start in a row in Saturday's 3-2 win, Soto checked into the contest as a pinch hitter and walked in his lone plate appearance. While Soto's usage off the bench created some hope he might start Sunday, manager Dave Martinez said the star outfielder still feels a "twinge" in his right knee while running, so the Nationals are going to hold him out for another day. Josh Bell will pick up a start in right field for Soto, who hopes to rejoin the lineup Tuesday against the Mets following Monday's team off day.

Soto (knee) isn't starting Saturday's game against Atlanta, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Soto suffered a knee injury in Thursday's contest and didn't appear in Friday's series opener in Atlanta. Manager Dave Roberts indicated Friday that the 22-year-old was available to pinch hit Friday, so he may be available off the bench if needed Saturday. Gerardo Parra will take his place in right field and bat fifth.

Soto (knee) isn't in the lineup Friday against the Nationals.

Soto tweaked his right knee in the ninth inning Thursday, and manager Dave Martinez said that the outfielder was "50-50" ahead of Friday's contest. The 22-year-old took batting practice and tested his knee ahead of the game, but Gerardo Parra will ultimately start in right field and bat eighth.

Soto experienced pain in his knee after scoring in the ninth inning of Thursday's game, Gene Wang of the Washington Post reports.

Soto didn't exit the game, as the injury occured in the bottom of the ninth inning. There's no indication of how serious the issue might be, though the team did say that he would undergo further evaluation Friday. Soto went 2-for-5 with two walks and three runs scored in the game, though that solid performance was overshadowed by the potential injury.

Soto went 4-for-6 with two walks and two runs scored in Thursday's doubleheader against the Phillies.

While he didn't show any power, the 22-year-old still put together a strong performance in the twin bill. Soto is the last star standing in Washington after a flurry of trades ahead of the deadline, which could affect his run production over the final two months of the season, but simply maintaining his .302/.427/.513 slash line would still provide plenty of fantasy value.

Soto went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and an additional run scored during Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Phillies.

Soto entered the contest 3-for-9 over his previous six games, but he made an early impact Tuesday with a single and a run during the opening frame a three-run homer during the second inning. The 22-year-old has been on a tear since the All-Star break with a 1.460 OPS, seven home runs, 11 walks, 16 RBI and 11 runs in 11 contests.

Soto went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Orioles.

His seventh-inning shot off Adam Plutko got the Nats on the board, but they were already in a 5-0 hole by that point. Soto has gone deep six times in eight games since the All-Star break, and the surge has boosted his slash line on the season to .298/.420/.510 with 17 homers, six steals, 55 RBI and 63 runs through 87 contests.

Soto went 3-for-4 with two home runs, a double, five RBI and a walk during Monday's 18-1 blowout win over the Marlins.

Soto stayed red hot, cranking a two-run long ball in the first inning and a three-run shot in the seventh. He has now homered five times in four games since the Home Run Derby, becoming the first player in MLB history with five home runs and 10 hits in the first five games following the All-Star break. Overall, he's belted out 16 long balls on the year while mashing .301/.420/.512.

Soto went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, a double, two runs and a walk in Sunday's 8-7 win over the Padres.

Although Soto went hitless with three strikeouts in four at-bats Saturday, he recorded his second multi-hit performance in his last three games during Sunday's series finale. The 22-year-old said that participating in the Home Run Derby during the All-Star break helped him rediscover his power stroke, and he's gone 7-for-13 with three homers, six RBI and five runs across the last three games.

Soto went 4-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI in Friday's 24-8 loss to San Diego.

The outfielder's participation in the Home Run Derby earlier this week didn't appear to mess with his swing. Soto went yard in the first inning off San Diego starter Chris Paddack and added another blast in the sixth off reliever Miguel Diaz. Soto is now slashing .292/.412/.473 with 13 homers, 46 RBI, 56 runs scored and five stolen bases through 337 plate appearances.

Soto went 2-for-3 with two runs and two walks as Washington fell 9-8 to San Diego on Thursday.

Soto singled and scored in the first and third innings and later walked in both the seventh and ninth to reach base four times for the second straight game. Over his last three games, Soto is 6-for-10 with two home runs, six runs, four RBI and four walks and has raised his season slash line to .286/.408/.454.

Soto went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run, two walks and three total runs in Wednesday's 15-5 rout of San Diego.

Soto got Washington off to a fast start, drilling a three-run homer off Chris Paddack in the first inning to give the team an early lead. He went on to reach base three more times in the contest and crossed the plate three times in total. Soto has gone 4-for-7 with two homers, four RBI and four runs over his past two games.

Soto went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 7-4 loss to the Padres.

Soto sent a ball out to left for an opposite-field home run in the sixth to make it 6-4. It was his 10th of the year but just his third since June 9. The 22-year-old had some struggles throughout the first half of the season but is still slashing a satisfactory .277/.395/.438 with 20 extra-base hits, 39 RBI, 47 runs scored, five steals and a 51:47 BB:K over 309 plate appearances. He looks quite healthy now and is bound for a stellar second-half while trying to help lead his club back to the playoffs.

Soto went 1-for-3 with an RBI in Thursday's loss against the Dodgers.

Soto drove Kyle Schwarber home with an RBI single in the first inning, but he would be silent the rest of the way. The star outfielder is now riding a six-game hitting streak and also extended his RBI streak to three contests., but his power numbers continue to disappoint. He's gone yard just once over his last 21 games, a span in which he's hitting .284 with a .761 OPS.

Soto (leg) is starting Thursday's game against the Dodgers, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Soto exited Wednesday's win over Tampa Bay with a cramp in his left leg, but he'll remain in the lineup for Thursday's series opener. The 22-year-old has gone 7-for-20 with a home run, two doubles, five RBI, five runs and two stolen bases across his last five appearances.

Soto's exit from Wednesday's win over the Rays was the result of a cramp in his left leg, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

There was initially concern that Soto suffered a more severe hamstring injury after he grabbed his leg and exited following his eighth-inning at-bat. Luckily, it looks like the star outfielder was only dealing with a cramp, so he's unlikely to be sidelined past Wednesday. Soto filled up the box score prior to exiting, logging three singles, one walk, a pair of stolen bases, two RBI and three runs scored.

Soto exited Wednesday's game against the Rays in the top of the ninth inning after appearing to tweak his left hamstring while hitting in the bottom of the eighth, Maria Torres of The Athletic reports. He went 3-for-5 with a walk, two stolen bases, two RBI and three runs scored before exiting.

The Nationals entered the ninth inning with a 15-5 leave, so Soto's departure could end up being just a precautionary move. The Nationals figure to provide an update later Wednesday after the outfielder is evaluated by the club's medical staff.

Soto went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Rays.

Soto took Rich Hill deep for a two-run shot during the opening frame, which is his first home run since June 9, a span of 18 games. The run production hasn't been there most of the season, but the young outfielder is 13-for-41 (.317 average) with a home run, five doubles, six RBI, six runs and two stolen bases in his past 11 contests.

Soto went 2-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 7-3 win over the Nationals.

Soto doubled off Cody Poteet in the second inning, knocking in Trea Turner. He added his another double in the seventh, scoring Turner for a second time. Soto crossed home himself later for the Nationals' seventh run. The 22-year-old is slashing .277/.402/.432 with eight home runs, 45 RBI and 40 runs in 259 plate appearances. He has reached base safely in 11 straight games.

Soto went 2-for-5 with a pair of runs and a stolen base Tuesday in the Nationals' 3-2 win over the Phillies.

Since slugging home runs in three of the Nationals' first four games of June, Soto's power has tailed off considerably. In the 16 games since, he's left the yard just once while providing only one double and one triple. He's at least continued to show exceptional plate discipline (15:15 BB:K on the month), and he's sent his average climbing of late with three consecutive two-hit efforts. Even so, fantasy managers will need Soto to tap into more power in the summer months in order to justify his first-round price tag in drafts.

Soto went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run, two walks and three total runs scored in Wednesday's win over the Rays.

The superstar outfielder put Washington on the board in the first inning, crushing a 423-foot two-run shot to center field. He went on to reach base twice more in the contest and scored two additional runs. Soto has put together a .279/.412/.461 slash line on the season, adding eight homers, 27 RBI and 32 runs.

Soto went 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, one walk and two strikeouts in Sunday's 12-6 loss to the Phillies.

Soto's power surge continued Sunday, and he recorded his first triple of the season in the high-scoring contest. The right fielder has gone 7-for-21 with three home runs, a triple, nine RBI, six runs and five walks across his last six appearances.

Soto went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 2-1 win over Philadelphia.

The outfielder's third homer in the last four games put Washington ahead in the sixth inning. Soto's recent power surge has him at seven homers, 23 RBI, 29 runs scored and a stolen base through 184 plate appearances. He's slashing .280/.408/.447, and he's regularly hit in the No. 3 spot in the order in the last week.

Soto went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Wednesday's 5-3 win over Atlanta.

He took Drew Smyly deep in the fifth inning, giving Soto homers in back-to-back games to kick off June. The 22-year-old is looking a little more like himself lately at the plate, and over his last 12 games Soto is slashing .300/.451/.475.

Soto went 3-for-4 with a walk, a home run, four runs scored and four RBI in Tuesday's 11-6 win over Atlanta.

His two-run blast off Grant Dayton in the eighth inning was Soto's first homer since May 19, and his fifth of the season. The 22-year-old hadn't even collected an RBI in his last nine games, so Tuesday's outburst was long overdue. On the season, Soto is slashing .284/.407/.418, but those numbers could improve in a hurry if this performance signaled the start of a hot streak.

Soto went 1-for-2 with two walks and a run scored in Monday's loss to Atlanta.

The 22-year-old continues to get on base consistently, even if the rest of his offensive game is lagging. Over his last 10 games, Soto is slashing .242/.405/.273 with one RBI and five runs, and only one of his eight hits (a double) has gone for extra bases.

Soto is batting leadoff and playing right field in Sunday's game against the Brewers.

Per Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com, this is just the second time in Soto's career that he is batting leadoff. The change could be an attempt to help break the outfielder out of his funk at the plate, as he has just three hits (zero XBH) in his last 20 at-bats.

Soto went 3-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Cubs.

His fifth-inning shot off Jake Arrieta proved to be the decisive run in the game. Soto snapped a 10-game homer drought with the blast, but a breakout was inevitable as the 22-year-old superstar looks to get back to his usual pace. On the season, Soto has an .833 OPS that sits almost 130 points below his career mark with four home runs and 15 RBI through 29 contests.

Manager Dave Martinez said that Soto is expected to resume full-time duties in right field when Washington resumes National League play Tuesday against the Phillies, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Though he was activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Soto was limited to a pinch-hitting role during his first three games back while his strained shoulder wasn't quite 100 percent. He was able to re-enter the lineup Friday at Yankee Stadium as the Nationals' designated hitter before making his first start in right field since returning from the IL on Saturday. Soto is back at DH for Sunday's series finale with the Yankees, but Martinez suggested that was the plan all along for the 22-year-old, who didn't experience any setbacks Sunday while manning the outfield.

Soto is starting in right field and batting third in Saturday's game against the Yankees.

Soto returned to the lineup as the designated hitter Friday and went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer, two runs and two strikeouts. Although he would have been eligible to DH again Saturday, Soto has now been cleared to play in the field and should be available to do so going forward.

Soto went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer, two runs and two strikeouts in Friday's 11-4 win over the Yankees.

Soto returned to the Nationals' lineup as the designated hitter in Friday's matchup, and he crossed the plate in the eighth inning before providing some insurance runs with his third homer of the season in the ninth inning. It's not yet clear when Soto will be cleared to return to the field, but he'll be eligible to serve as the designated hitter in each of the next two games.

Soto (shoulder) will bat third as serve as the designated hitter Friday against the Yankees, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

Soto returned from the injured list Tuesday but was limited to pinch-hit duty during the midweek series against Atlanta. He went 0-for-3 during his opportunities off the bench, but there should be little concern about his bat going forward, as he was able to swing without issues throughout his time on the injured list. When exactly Soto will be cleared to take the field remains to be seen, but the Nationals don't play in a National League park until Tuesday, so he still has a few more days before that will become a potential issue.

Soto (shoulder) remains out of the lineup for Thursday's game against Atlanta.

Soto was activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday but still isn't throwing at 100 percent as he continues to recover from a left shoulder strain. Soto should be available as a pinch hitter once again Thursday, but Yadiel Hernandez will start in right field and bat second.

Soto (shoulder) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Braves, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Though the Nationals activated Soto from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, he's still not throwing at 100 percent while he continues to recover from a strained left shoulder. That takes Soto out of the mix for making starts in the outfield for the time being, but he'll be available in a pinch-hitting capacity for the second night in a row. Expect Soto to remain out of the lineup again in Thursday's series finale, but he should be a fixture in the starting nine for the team's three-game weekend series in The Bronx, when the Nationals will have the designated-hitter spot at their disposal against the Yankees.

Soto struck out as a pinch hitter in his return to the lineup Tuesday, and he likely won't play the outfield for a few more days yet, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

The Nats want to make sure their young superstar has no issues throwing to every base before letting him resume defensive duties. "I don't think it's going to be anything I've got to worry about for the future," Soto said Tuesday. "I've got to just keep working hard and work on that specific part (of the shoulder), because they say everything else looks strong and is ready to go. So my whole shoulder is ready to go. It's just a little part; I've got to give a little more work on that part." The restriction will keep him on the bench for the team's current series against Atlanta, but Soto will be able to DH this weekend in an interleague series against the Yankees.

Soto (shoulder) was activated off the 10-day injured list Tuesday but will be limited to bench duty in his first game back, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Soto will wind up missing two weeks with a shoulder strain. Throwing was more of a problem for him than hitting, which could explain why he needs at least more more day before returning to the lineup, but the move suggests that the Nationals feel as though he's almost ready to be fully cleared. Yadiel Hernandez starts in right field Tuesday.

Soto (shoulder) is throwing from 120 feet Sunday and will need to practice throwing to bases before being cleared to return from the injured list, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

The 22-year-old only resumed throwing Thursday, so he appears to be progressing quickly through the throwing program. Soto should continue his workouts during the scheduled off day Monday, and if all goes well there's a chance he's activated for Tuesday's series opener versus Atlanta.

Soto (shoulder) resumed throwing Thursday but was not activated from the injured list when first eligible Friday, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Reports from earlier in the week cast doubt on Soto's ability to return after the minimum 10 days, as he'd yet to advance to throwing. While he's cleared that hurdle now, the Nationals evidently want to see how his shoulder responds to the activity for another day or two before he returns to game action. He's been able to swing without pain the entire time he's been sidelined, so he shouldn't be particularly rusty at the plate once he's ready to go.

Soto (shoulder) feels fine while hitting but has yet to resume throwing, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Soto will be eligible to return Friday, though he could wind up requiring at least a couple more days on the sidelines. The fact that he's able to swing without pain doesn't actually represent progress, as he was reportedly able to do so before he landed on the injured list. The Nationals will want him to throw without issues and then take part in a game or two at the team's alternate training site before he returns to the active roster.

Soto (shoulder) hit from a tee Saturday and felt fine, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.comreports.

Soto had reportedly been progressing well in his recovery from a shoulder strain, but this marks his first baseball activity. Though it's not clear that he will return from the injured list when first eligible Friday, this news is a step in that direction.

Soto is feeling good and progressing well in his return from a left shoulder strain, though he's yet to resume baseball activities, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Soto's shoulder injury sounds like it could have been a lot worse, but it was bad enough to send him to the injured list and shut him down for a few days. He'll be eligible to return to the team next Friday, though it's not yet clear if he's expected to do so.

Soto (shoulder) is only feeling pain when he throws the ball and not when swinging a bat, and he's hoping to return to the lineup April 30, the earliest possible date for his activation, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports. "They just want to keep me safe. It's a long season," Soto said Wednesday. "We want to play later in the season, not right now."

The Nats aren't sure when Soto sustained the injury, but an MRI revealed a shoulder strain after he complained of soreness in his triceps and the team was taking no chances with its young superstar. As he's not able to travel with the team due to COVID-19 protocols, it will be up to the medical staff at the alternate training site to monitor his progress, but as yet there's no reason to expect a longer IL stint for Soto.

Soto was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a strained left shoulder, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

This news came out less than an hour before first pitch. Andrew Stevenson replaces him in right field and Yadiel Hernandez was recalled as a corresponding move.

Soto went 2-for-5 with two runs, one RBI and one caught stealing during Wednesday's 6-0 win against St. Louis.

The 22-year-old missed out on another RBI during the fifth inning when he singled to center field and Trea Turner scored from second base on an error. Soto is 12-for-32 with two homers, one double, nine runs, seven RBI, six walks and one stolen base through nine games in 2021.

Soto went 3-for-4 with an RBI, a run scored and a walk in Monday's win over the Cardinals.

Soto reached base in four of his five plate appearances, and the star outfielder has reached base safely at least twice in five of his last six games. He is hitting .375 with a robust 1.125 OPS through his first 29 plate appearances this season.

Soto went 2-for-5 with two home runs, three RBI and three runs scored in Saturday's loss to the Dodgers.

Soto connected for his first homer of the year off southpaw Julio Urias in the sixth inning, and the superstar outfielder followed up with more yard work in the ninth in another lefty-on-lefty matchup (vs. Scott Alexander). Through five games in 2021, Soto is batting .375 with a 1.274 OPS.

Soto went 2-for-3 with a walk in Friday's 1-0 loss to the Dodgers.

The Nationals weren't able to muster up much offense but Soto still had an impressive outing. Despite a .964 OPS through 16 plate appearances, the superstar outfielder has just one RBI and no extra-base hits this season.

Soto went 1-for-3 with four walks and three runs scored in Wednesday's doubleheader against Atlanta.

The left fielder punished the Braves for issuing him free passes in the doubleheader opener, coming around to score after each of the three walks. Soto's disciplined approach at the plate combined with his lethal bat will result in the young lefty taking a lot of walks this season. Washington's lineup lacks legitimate star power behind Soto, but Starlin Castro and Ryan Zimmerman, among others, are fully capable of driving in Soto frequently this season. Hitting after Victor Robles and Trea Turner will also give the 22-year-old plenty of at-bats with runners on base.

Soto (calf) will bat third and play right field Tuesday against Atlanta.

Soto dealt with a minor calf injury in late March, but he already seemed to have a good chance to make the Opening Day lineup even if the Nationals' season hadn't been delayed due to a COVID-19 outbreak. The team will be leaning heavily on him early in the season with several key contributors sidelined for an indefinite period.

Soto (calf) split reps in right field with Yadiel Hernandez during Monday's on-field workout, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Given how many Nats regulars were missing from the workout entirely, Soto's presence on the field should come as a relief to anyone invested in the young slugger. His limited reps may simply have been the result of caution from the coaching staff, who didn't want to risk Soto aggravating his calf issue before the team's delayed start to the season -- especially when the Nats will need him to anchor what could be a patchwork lineup Tuesday.

Soto (calf) and the Nationals won't play Thursday against the Mets after the game was postponed due to COVID-19 concerns, Buster Olney of ESPN reports.

The Nationals are reportedly dealing with a positive COVID-19 case in their clubhouse along with several staff members who are unavailable due to contact tracing. It's not yet clear when the two teams will be able to play.

Soto (calf) is expected to be ready to start on Opening Day, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

Soto left Thursday's game against the Marlins with a minor calf issue, but the Nationals have never seemed too concerned. He went through running drills Sunday and participated in a simulated game Monday, and manager Dave Martinez is confident that he won't have to miss any regular-season games.

Manager Dave Martinez said that Soto (calf) looked "normal" after getting five at-bats in a simulated game Monday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Martinez noted that Soto blasted a home run to left-center field during the game, an encouraging sign after he struggled to the tune of a .182/.289/.471 slash line during Grapefruit League play before experiencing calf tightness in his final appearance of the spring last Thursday. The Nationals still want to make sure Soto can run without any discomfort before signing off on his availability for Opening Day, but at this stage, the 22-year-old looks probable for Thursday's season opener versus the Mets.

Nationals manager Dave Martinez said Soto (calf) performed 90-foot straight-line running drills Saturday and is scheduled to run "arcs" as part of Sunday's workout, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

The "arc" sprinting would presumably simulate how Soto looks while running the bases, giving the Nationals a better idea of where he stands in his recovery from a sore right calf. Martinez said that Soto has been able to hit the past few days without issue, so being able to run without discomfort appears to be the main obstacle the outfielder will have to overcome to guarantee his availability for Opening Day. If Sunday's workout goes as expected, Soto could get some at-bats Monday in a "B" game or simulated game, which would bode well for his chances of being in the Opening Day lineup.

Manager Dave Martinez said Soto (calf) will receive one or two days off "just to make sure he's right," Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

The 22-year-old left Thursday's contest with right calf tightness and is out of Friday's lineup, but there doesn't appear to be much concern over the injury. Soto will take a couple days to recover from the injury, but it shouldn't affect his availability for Opening Day.

Soto (calf) will be evaluated Friday afternoon and could play in the evening spring game against the Mets, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

The 22-year-old exited Thursday's spring game after his right calf tightened up, but it's been described as a minor injury, and the fact he hasn't already been ruled out supports that assertation. There's no real reason to rush Soto back into the lineup Friday, so it wouldn't be surprising to see the Nationals express caution by giving him a day or two to recover.

Soto's calf tightened during the Nationals' game Thursday but he is okay, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

The original reason for Soto's exit was not disclosed, though it was never believed to be serious. Given the consistent reports that the injury is not major, Soto should be ready for game action by Opening Day.

Soto is reportedly "fine" after being removed from Thursday's game, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Soto was removed with an issue that was deemed "very minor," though no further details have been proved. The team was reportedly being extremely cautious with its young star, and nothing indicates this will jeopardize his status for Opening Day.

Soto was removed from Thursday's spring game against the Marlins for an unspecified reason, Maria Torres of The Athletic reports.

Soto took just one at-bat during Thursday's game before leaving the contest in the first inning. Manager Dave Martinez is expected to provide an update on Soto's status after Thursday's matchup.

Soto went 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros.

A minor foot injury and a sinus issue interrupted Soto's preparations for the regular season earlier in camp and the 22-year-old hasn't quite found his timing at the plate as a result, going 6-for-32 (.188) without an extra-base hit this spring. Soto's 4:5 BB:K is strong however, and his track record indicates he'll be just fine once the games begin to count.

Soto (illness) is starting Saturday's spring game against the Mets, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Soto was held out of the lineup over the past several days due to a sinus issue, but he'll bat second and play right field against the Mets on Saturday. Manager Dave Martinez said that he won't have any restrictions following his brief absence.

Soto (illness) was scratched from the Nationals' lineup for Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins.

Soto had been away from the team Wednesday while recovering from the illness, but he rejoined the Nationals for Thursday's road game and was slated to play right field and bat third. After further deliberation, however, the Nationals ultimately decided it was best to give Soto another day off to get back to full strength. Washington hasn't indicated that Soto's condition took a turn for the worse prior to Thursday's game, so he could just be getting more of an extended break with a team off day on tap Friday. Soto's next chance to return to the lineup will arrive Saturday against the Mets.

Soto (illness) will start in right field and will bat second in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Soto didn't report to the Nationals' facility Wednesday after coming down with what was apparently a non-COVID-19-related illness, but he showed enough improvement overnight to return to action a day later. Though Soto most frequently served as the Nationals' No. 3 hitter in 2020, manager Dave Martinez will give him a look in the two hole Thursday, with the 22-year-old slotting in between Victor Robles and Trea Turner.

Manager Dave Martinez said that Soto didn't report to the Nationals' facility Wednesday after feeling ill, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports. "Right now, he's the only one and hopefully it's nothing," Martinez said of Soto. "Protocol is that if guys are feeling sick, they don't come in."

Martinez suggested that Soto is staying away from the facility just as a precaution, as the Nationals don't believe he's dealing with an illness related to COVID-19. The outfielder previously tested positive for the virus in the final week of summer camp last year and missed the Nationals' first eight games of the season, but he was one of baseball's top hitters upon his return to action, posting a monstrous 1.185 OPS and a 41:28 BB:K over 196 plate appearances. Soto can be considered day-to-day until the Nationals provide another update on his condition.

Nationals manager Dave Martinez said Soto (foot) will play in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Soto was withheld from Monday's game against the Astros after fouling a ball off his right foot a day earlier, but his absence from the lineup was described as precautionary. The star outfielder cleared up any concern about his health by turning in a workout Tuesday without incident, prompting Martinez to sign off on him making his spring debut. Soto will likely only get an at-bat or two Wednesday before subbing out of the game.

Nationals manager Dave Martinez said Soto won't be available for Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros after fouling a ball off his right foot during live batting practice Sunday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Soto was scheduled to make his spring debut Monday, but Martinez said the Nationals elected to proceed cautiously with the outfielder and hold him out after the batting-practice incident. At this time, Soto hasn't reported anything more than minor soreness with the foot, so the expectation is that he'll be ready to play after a few days off to recover. The injury shouldn't affect Soto's standing as a rock-solid first-round pick in fantasy drafts.

Soto spent the offseason working on his agility in hopes of stealing more bases and improving his defense, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Players declaring an intention to run more is a timeless spring tradition, so we shouldn't read too much into this until Soto starts to back his words up on the field. If he truly does become a genuine base-stealing threat, he'll have a strong case as the top fantasy player in the league, something the 22-year-old is already at least in the conversation for given his remarkable start to his career at the plate. He's already not a total zero on the basepaths, stealing 12 bases in 2019 and six in 47 games last year, but he's not a particularly fast runner, so don't expect him to suddenly make a massive jump in the category.

Soto and the Nationals agreed to a one-year, $8.5 million deal Friday, avoiding arbitration, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

Soto has developed into one of the top players in baseball over the past several seasons, and he'll get a massive pay increase in 2021 while avoiding arbitration with Washington. The 22-year-old is expected to shift to right field this season after the Nationals signed Kyle Schwarber during the offseason. During the abbreviated 2020 campaign, Soto slashed .351/.490/.695 with 13 home runs and 37 RBI over 47 games.

Soto went 2-for-3 with a two run homer and a walk during Wednesday's 12-3 loss to the Phillies.

The Nationals found minimal success against Zach Eflin on Wednesday, though Soto busted out with a two-run homer during the ninth inning. The 21-year-old has a .352/.486/.703 slash line with 13 homers, 38 runs, 37 RBI and five stolen bases through 43 games.

Soto went 1-for-3 with a walk, a three-run home run and a stolen base during an 8-7 extra-inning win over the Phillies in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader.

After going 0-for-1 with two walks and two runs in the matinee, Soto took JoJo Romero deep in the third inning of the nightcap. It was the young superstar's first homer in September, but on the year he's still slashing a dynamic .345/.480/.683 through 42 games with 12 home runs, five steals, 35 RBI and 37 runs.

Soto started Sunday in both ends of the Nationals' doubleheader split with the Marlins, going a combined 4-for-6 with a double, two walks and three runs.

The defending World Series champions sit at a disappointing 20-32 heading into the final week of the season, but Soto has been one of the Nationals' few cornerstone players who has lived up to expectations in 2020. After another huge day at the plate Sunday, Soto will carry a .353/.476/.684 slash line into Monday's series opener versus the Phillies. Though Washington is eliminated from playoff contention, the 21-year-old isn't expected to receive more than a day or two off during the season's final week so long as he's healthy.

Soto went 1-for-2 with one run, one RBI and two walks during Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Rays.

The 21-year-old returned from a four-game absence as the designated hitter Tuesday and appeared no worse for wear after battling the elbow soreness. Soto has a .356/.463/.752 slash line with 11 homers, 22 runs and 27 RBI through 28 games this season.

Soto (elbow) will return to the lineup Tuesday against the Rays, batting cleanup while serving as the designated hitter.

Soto is evidently still not ready to take the field, but he's ready to hit after missing four straight games with a sore elbow. He certainly hasn't swung as if he's hurt this season, as his .354/.453/.758 slash line would easily represent career bests in all three categories.

Soto was able to swing the bat Monday and felt okay, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Soto has missed four consecutive games, but had an MRI come back clean. That he was able to hit without pain is a positive, and he remains day-to-day with a chance to return Tuesday.

Soto (elbow) isn't in Monday's lineup against the Rays.

Soto will miss a fourth consecutive game as he continues to deal with elbow soreness. He recently underwent an MRI that came back clean, but Brock Holt will start in left field once again.

Soto is not in the lineup Sunday against Atlanta.

Soto was expected to miss some time after being scratched Friday due to elbow soreness. His MRI did come back clean, so his return is expected relatively soon. Brock Holt draws the start in left field in his place and will bat fifth.

Soto (elbow) will be on the bench as expected Saturday against Atlanta.

Soto was scratched Friday due to left elbow soreness and is expected to see for at least a couple days. When exactly he returns to the lineup remains to be seen, but an MRI didn't reveal any serious issues, so his absence likely won't be a lengthy one. Brock Holt will get the nod in left field.

Soto (elbow) underwent an MRI on Friday that came back clean, Todd Dybas of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Soto didn't play in either of Friday's contests due to soreness in his throwing elbow, but his MRI didn't reveal anything overly serious. Manager Dave Martinez said that he'll get a couple days off as a result of the injury. Michael Taylor could continue to fill in while Soto is sidelined.

Soto was scratched from the lineup for Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against Atlanta with left elbow soreness, Dan Kolko of MASNSports.com reports.

The 21-year-old was penciled in at his usual spot in the lineup for Friday's matinee until the elbow issue was reported less than an hour before first pitch. Soto will presumably also be sidelined for the second game of the doubleheader. Josh Harrison will move to left field after originally being set to start at third base, while WIlmer Difo takes over at third.

Soto went 2-for-4 with two homers, four RBI and a walk in Monday's 8-6 loss to the Phillies.

Soto launched a pair of two-run homers in the sixth and ninth innings of Monday's loss. The 21-year-old is mashing with 11 long balls and a 1.252 OPS this season.

Soto went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Friday's 10-2 win over the Red Sox.

Only getting one hit in a night is almost a slump for Soto, but he still supplied the big blow in a five-run third inning that gave Max Scherzer all the offense he would need. The 21-year-old slugger has gone yard in back-to-back games to give him nine homers and 20 RBI in only 21 games, and his slash line sits at a dizzying .368/.461/.803.

Soto went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the Phillies.

He gave the Nats an early lead by taking Aaron Nola yard in the second inning, but the offense only managed one more run afterwards. Soto has been all but unstoppable at the plate after his late start to the season, slashing a monstrous .380/.476/.803 in 20 games with eight homers, 17 runs 18 RBI and a 12:10 BB:K.

Soto went 4-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Monday's 11-8 loss to the Marlins.

Soto plated a run in the seventh inning on a double, but Washington was unable to complete the comeback. The 21-year-old slugger has wasted no time since returning from the COVID-19 injured list, slashing .400/.487/.815 with seven home runs, 17 RBI and a stolen base in 18 games.

Soto went 1-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Monday's 7-6 loss to Atlanta.

Fresh off being named the NL Player of the Week, Soto took Will Smith deep in the ninth inning for his seventh homer in only 13 games. The 21-year-old's .409/.490/.955 slash line, 14 runs scored and 15 RBI aren't too bad, either.

Soto went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer run and a walk in Saturday's 7-3 loss to the Orioles.

Soto went deep in the fourth inning to get the Nationals on the board. He's slugged six homers with 14 RBI, 10 runs scored and a stolen base in 10 games this season. The outfielder is slashing .405/.463/.973 across 41 plate appearances.

Soto went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Thursday's 8-2 loss to the Mets.

Soto has been on a tear at the plate since making his season debut on Aug. 5. Thursday's homer marked the outfielder's third long ball in the last two games and his fifth overall on the campaign. The slugger will carry a line of .414/.452/1.034 into the weekend series against the Orioles.

Soto went 3-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI in Wednesday's 11-6 loss to the Mets.

After touching up Robert Gsellman for a three-run shot in the first inning, Soto added a solo homer in the sixth. The 21-year-old has hit four home runs in his last four games and has his batting line up to .423/.444/1.000 after opening the season on the COVID-19 injured list. Soto believes he ended up there as a result of a false positive.

Soto went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run, three runs scored and three RBI in Monday's 16-4 rout of the Mets.

Steven Matz hung a curve at the top of the strike zone in the third inning and Soto absolutely annihilated it, sending it an estimated 463 feet to straightaway center field for the fourth-longest homer in Citi Field history. The 21-year-old slugger hasn't missed a beat despite his delayed start to the season -- in his first five games, Soto is hitting .444 (8-for-18) with three doubles, two home runs and five RBI.

Soto went 2-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Orioles.

He took Tom Eshelman deep in the second inning for his first homer of the year. Soto has wasted no time getting into a groove at the plate after his delayed start to the season, going 4-for-11 in his first three games with a double and Saturday's home run.

Soto went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Wednesday's loss to the Mets.

After a delayed start to the season due to what Soto insists was a false positive COVID-19 test, the 21-year-old certainly didn't look like a player who'd been battling any sort of illness once he got into the lineup. He'll now resume his duties as the engine of the Nats' offense.

Soto will make his season debut Wednesday against the Mets, batting cleanup and playing left field, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Soto had been sidelined since testing positive for COVID-19 immediately prior to the Nationals' Opening Day game. He believes the test was a false positive, but he's nonetheless been out of action due to both league and local government protocols. He was activated from the injured list Tuesday but waited one more day to debut, as he needed another day of practice to get back into game shape after spending so much time in isolation.

Soto will be on the bench Tuesday but could start Wednesday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Soto will be eased into action after being forced to isolate due to a positive COVID-19 test for most of the last two weeks. He'll be available off the bench Tuesday but needs a bit more practice time before re-entering the lineup. Josh Harrison will be the left fielder Tuesday.

Soto (illness) was officially activated from the injured list as expected Tuesday, Byron Kerr of MASNSports.com reports.

Soto is finally ready to make his season debut after being forced to sit out for the early part of the season due to a positive COVID-19 test, a result he believes was a false positive. He cleared league protocols last Wednesday, but Washington, D.C.'s rules are more strict than MLB's, so he's only just been cleared to play Tuesday. His presence will be a huge boost to a Nationals team that's struggled to a 3-4 record so far.

Soto was cleared by MLB Wednesday but due to local health standards, he won't be able to make his season debut until Aug. 4 against the Mets, at the earliest, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Washington D.C. requires anyone who was exposed to COVID-19 to quarantine for 14 days, so he won't be able to play in either of these next two games against the Blue Jays. This weekend's series against the Marlins has been postponed, so that leaves next week's series against the Mets as his first opportunity to get back in the lineup. Michael Taylor and Andrew Stevenson will continue to get starts in his place in the meantime.

Soto (illness) is not starting Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays despite clearing COVID-19 protocols.

Soto is yet to be activated from the injured list and hasn't yet received clearance from Washington, D.C. government officials to rejoin the team, but his arrival appears imminent. Whether or not he'll be cleared in time to fill a bench role in this contest remains to be seen, but his season debut should come within the next few days, barring any unanticipated snags. He reportedly remained asymptomatic despite testing positive for the virus, so he's presumably been able to stay in game shape or close to it. Andrew Stevenson starts in left field Wednesday.

Soto (illness) cleared all COVID-19 protocols Wednesday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

The Nationals will still have to activate Soto from the COVID-19 injured list before he's officially in the clear, but the star outfielder could be back in the lineup as soon as Wednesday against the Blue Jays. Though he tested positive for the coronavirus shortly before last week's season opener versus the Yankees, Soto was never believed to have exhibited any symptoms. Washington used Michael Taylor as its primary left fielder during the first five games of the season, but he'll slide back into a bench role once Soto is formally reinstated.

Soto (illness) produced two consecutive negative tests and is awaiting clearance to rejoin the team, Brittany Ghiroli of The Athletic reports.

Soto has been asymptomatic while recovering from COVID-19 and had tested negative six total times, but he produced his second consecutive negative MLB-sanctioned test Tuesday. The 21-year-old is still waiting on approval from the league and the city to rejoin the team, but it appears that he's nearing a return to the field.

Soto has reportedly tested negative for COVID-19 six times, including three times in MLB-sanctioned tests, but he remains sidelined as he's yet to test negative in two consecutive MLB tests, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

Soto tested positive right before the Nationals' Opening Day contest and has yet to make his season debut. He's reportedly been asymptomatic, but league protocols dictate that he can't return until he tests negative for the virus in two consecutive tests administered by the league. It remains to be seen when that will happen.

Soto (illness) has yet to experience any symptoms since testing positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Soto has already submitted one negative test result since the positive reading, but he'll need one more negative test before he's cleared to rejoin the Nationals. The outfielder looks like he may have an outside chance at being available at some point during the Nationals' four-game series with the Blue Jays that begins Monday.

Soto tested negative for COVID-19 on Saturday but needs one more negative test before returning to the field, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Soto landed on the COVID-19 injured list on Opening Day, but it appears as though his absence may not be a lengthy one. MLB protocol dictates that players who test positive for the virus must receive two negatives tests from more than 24 hours apart before being cleared to return. Soto's first negative test was administered Thursday, so it's possible his second test is already in progress.

The Nationals placed Soto (illness) on the COVID-19 injured list Thursday.

Washington made the roster move shortly after Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reported that Soto tested positive for the coronavirus prior to Thursday's season opener versus the Yankees. Manager Dave Martinez has yet to reveal his lineup card for the Opening Day game, but the lefty-hitting Andrew Stevenson and righty-hitting Michael Taylor could work in a platoon at Soto's spot while he's on the mend. Soto will need to complete a quarantine period that includes two negative COVID-19 test results before he's eligible to return from the IL.

Soto will not play in Thursday's season opener against the Yankees after testing positive for COVID-19, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

This is very unfortunate timing for the star outfielder. Soto will now be forced to quarantine for a set period of time and produce a pair of negative test results before being cleared to rejoin the Nationals. In his absence, Michael Taylor and Andrew Stevenson are candidates to see increased playing time in the outfield.

Soto (not injury related) is in the lineup for Saturday's exhibition game against the Phillies.

Soto arrived in camp Thursday after he had spent time in quarantine due to coming in contact with someone who had tested positive for COVID-19. It's still unclear whether the 21-year-old will be ready to be in the lineup for Opening Day, but it's an encouraging sign to see him taking part in the team's first exhibition game.

Soto (not injury related) reported to camp Thursday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

As expected, Soto has been cleared to rejoin the Nationals after spending time in quarantine due to prior contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. It's unclear where Soto is at in his preparations for the regular season, leaving his status for Saturday's regular-season opener in question.

Soto (not injury related) is expected to arrive at the Nationals' camp by Thursday, Brittany Ghiroli of The Athletic reports.

Soto has been away from the team after coming in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, but the Nationals expect that he'll be back at camp either Wednesday or Thursday. Despite his quarantine, there's been no indication that Soto himself has tested positive. It's unclear where Soto will be in his preparations for the regular season with Opening Day just nine days away.

Soto is isolating away from the rest of his teammates after coming in contact with someone who tested positive for coronavirus, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

There hasn't been any indication that Soto has tested positive for the virus himself, but league protocols will keep him off the field for now. It remains to be seen when he'll be able to return and to what extent his absence will affect his preparation for the upcoming season.

Soto went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins.

He launched an offering from lefty Caleb Smith off the right-field foul pole in the fourth inning for his second blast of the spring. Soto is now slashing a blistering .350/.552/.800 through 29 plate appearances with a 9:4 BB:K, and the 21-year-old phenom already appears ready for Opening Day.

Though Soto will start in left field and bat cleanup Wednesday in the series finale with the Mets, he'll be playing through a sore right elbow after being hit by a pitch in Tuesday's 11-10 win, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

The incident occurred in the sixth inning, but Soto was able to stay in the game and then homered in his next at-bat. The Nationals are sending him in for an X-ray prior to Wednesday's contest for precautionary reasons, but his inclusion in the lineup suggests the elbow won't be much of an issue moving forward. He'll simply don some extra padding on his elbow while he manages the soreness.