Alex Verdugo assumed the No. 2 spot in batting order and Aaron Judge moved to right field in Soto's absence.
Despite the injury, Soto remains hopeful for a return during the series against the Dodgers.
Juan Soto underwent an MRI on his left forearm that revealed inflammation but no structural damage.
Soto has been dealing with soreness in his left forearm for approximately one to two weeks.
Soto is currently leading the American League in batting average (.318) and on-base percentage (.424).
Juan Soto, the star outfielder for the New York Yankees, received good news from an MRI on his left forearm that revealed inflammation but no structural damage. Soto has been dealing with soreness in his left forearm for approximately one to two weeks and underwent imaging on Friday afternoon to determine the cause. The results came back clean for both his elbow and forearm.
Despite the injury, Soto remained hopeful that he could play against the Dodgers this weekend. Manager Aaron Boone confirmed that Soto was not available to play on Friday, but left open the possibility that he could return at some point during the series.
In his absence, Alex Verdugo assumed the No. 2 spot in the batting order, with Aaron Judge moving from center field to right field. Trent Grisham started in center field for the Yankees.
Soto exited Thursday's game against the Twins following a rain delay and was examined by team physician Dr. Christopher Ahmad. Speaking after Friday's game, Soto expressed relief at having a diagnosis and a set course of treatment.
Soto is currently leading the American League in batting average (.318) and on-base percentage (.424), making his absence from the lineup significant for the Yankees.
Boone praised Soto's handling of the situation, noting that he wanted to know what was going on with his injury and expressed optimism about a quick recovery.
