Juan Soto is a professional baseball player from the Dominican Republic. He is also known by his full name Juan José Soto Pacheco. Soto was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on October 25, 1998. He plays as an outfielder for the Major League Baseball (MLB) side New York Yankees as of October 2024.
The former Washington Nationals player also played for the San Diego Padres. He made his MLB debut in 2018. However, the Nationals signed him three years ago as an international free agent. Soto secured second place in the NL Rookie of the Year Award in 2018. He earned the Babe Ruth Award for his outstanding performance in the first World Series championship for the Nationals. Soto, the former National League batting title winner, has also bagged the Silver Slugger Award and All-Star achievements four times each.
How many Injuries did Juan Soto face?
According to Fox Sports, Juan Soto has faced 12 injuries as of October 2024. He had those injuries in different body parts such as his back, hamstring, shoulder, knee, elbow, etc.
Back Injury
Based on Fox Sports, Juan Soto faced his injury in the MLB while playing for the Nationals in May 2024. He was put on the injury list by the team for 10 days due to the back spasm. He faced a back issue for a couple of days and the team decided to remove him from the lineup for this reason, based on MLB.com.
Leg Injury
Juan Soto faced a leg injury after his ankle rolled during a match in 2019. He made himself out of the team against the NY Mets following this injury, based on Fox Sports.
Elbow Injury
According to Fox Sports, Juan Soto faced an elbow injury in 2020. He felt elbow soreness and was removed from the starting lineup. However, the MRI report was negative, as per MLB.com.
Shoulder Injury
As per Fox Sports, Soto faced a shoulder injury during the 2021 season, following the Covid 19 pandemic. He was put on the injury list for 10 days due to a strain in the left shoulder, based on MLB.com.
Hamstring Injury
According to the Washington Post, Soto had a hamstring injury in 2021. His right calf cramped during a match against the Miami Marlins and he was subbed off.
Knee Injury
Based on Fox Sports, Juan Soto faced a knee injury in the 2021 season. His knee was hurt during a match against the Philadelphia Phillies while running the bases, as per the Washington Post. He was later given rest to recover his knee.
Calf Injury
Based on Fox Sports, Soto faced a left calf strain in 2021. He had an MRI of his leg after his match exit due to calf tightness in the fourth inning, according to the New York Post.
Back Injury
Juan Soto faced consecutive back injuries in August and September of 2022, as per Fox Sports. He also faced another back injury the following year.
Forearm Injury
According to the MLB. com, Soto faced a forearm injury in June 2024. He missed the series against the Dodgers following the injury. MRI reports showed the inflammation but there was no structural damage.
Hand Injury
According to MLB.com, Soto had a hand injury in June 2024. He had multiple X-rays due to the swelling in his right hand. He was kept out of the lineup just 20 minutes before the game for this condition. The reports were negative however, Soto underwent a medical treatment.
Juan Soto Injury List
| Injury | Year |
| Back | 2019 |
| Leg | 2019 |
| Elbow | 2020 |
| Shoulder | 2021 |
| Hamstring | 2021 |
| Knee | 2021 |
| Calf | 2022 |
| Back | 2022 |
| Back | 2022 |
| Back | 2023 |
| Forearm | 2024 |
| Hand | 2024 |
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FAQs on Juan Soto’s Injury History
A. Juan Soto injured his hand after he slided into the home plate.
A. Juan Soto has been in the MLB for six seasons as of October 2024.
A. Juan Soto has a ring which he won with the Washington Nationals.
A. As per Spotrac.com, Juan Soto is earning an average salary of $31,000,000 per year.
