World Baseball Classic fans react to San Diego Padres removing all playing restrictions on Juan Soto: "Padres W" "What could go wrong?"

The San Diego Padres have removed any and all restrictions on Juan Soto's playing time in the World Baseball Classic. Soto has been one of the best players on one of the best teams in the tournament, Team Dominican Republic. There were previous reports that the Padres would block Soto from playing games on back-to-back days.Every MLB team has the right to prevent its players from playing in the World Baseball Classic to prevent injury. Considering Soto has missed time with a leg injury, the restrictions being put in place make sense. But sometimes it is more valuable to keep your superstars happy by letting them play in this renowned tournament.MLB insider Bob Nightengale reported on the restrictions being waived via Twitter.Bob Nightengale@BNightengaleThe San Diego #Padres waived their restrictions on outfielder Juan Soto. He now is permitted to play in consecutive games for the Dominican Republic26622The San Diego #Padres waived their restrictions on outfielder Juan Soto. He now is permitted to play in consecutive games for the Dominican RepublicThe San Diego Padres are letting two of their star players go all out for Team Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic. Juan Soto and Manny Machado are two of the best players on the Padres, and they both represent the Dominican Republic. While this makes some fans nervous about a potential injury to one or both, they want them to do well at the WBC.𝓑𝓻𝓲♡︎@bmgxo_Padres W twitter.com/brwalkoff/stat…B/R Walk-Off@BRWalkoffThe Padres have waived their restrictions on Juan Soto, per @BNightengaleHe can now play in consecutive games for the Dominican Republic in the WBC121The Padres have waived their restrictions on Juan Soto, per @BNightengaleHe can now play in consecutive games for the Dominican Republic in the WBC https://t.co/t8CZ6XjgDePadres W twitter.com/brwalkoff/stat…🦁@DrinkUrAguaChess not checkers. twitter.com/brwalkoff/stat…B/R Walk-Off@BRWalkoffThe Padres have waived their restrictions on Juan Soto, per @BNightengaleHe can now play in consecutive games for the Dominican Republic in the WBC29721The Padres have waived their restrictions on Juan Soto, per @BNightengaleHe can now play in consecutive games for the Dominican Republic in the WBC https://t.co/t8CZ6XjgDeChess not checkers. twitter.com/brwalkoff/stat…Detroit Tigers Fan@tigers_stan@BRWalkoff @BNightengale Imagine restricting players playing for their country10@BRWalkoff @BNightengale Imagine restricting players playing for their countryThis decision says a lot about the culture of the San Diego Padres. They want their players from the top of the lineup to the bottom competing at all times. Considering their goal for this season is a World Series, this is a great culture to instill.Padres Thoughts@PadresFanTakesPeter Seidler &amp; AJ Preller don’t do player restrictions. They believe in player power and they have been rewarded for it. Hopefully this gesture is appreciated come extension time. #LFGSD twitter.com/bnightengale/s…Bob Nightengale@BNightengaleThe San Diego #Padres waived their restrictions on outfielder Juan Soto. He now is permitted to play in consecutive games for the Dominican Republic223The San Diego #Padres waived their restrictions on outfielder Juan Soto. He now is permitted to play in consecutive games for the Dominican RepublicPeter Seidler &amp; AJ Preller don’t do player restrictions. They believe in player power and they have been rewarded for it. Hopefully this gesture is appreciated come extension time. #LFGSD twitter.com/bnightengale/s…RIP KOBE@enahseladsit@BNightengale All part of the plan@BNightengale All part of the planThe New Majority@NixonandIkeWhat could go wrong ? Big blunder by #padresProtect your investment twitter.com/bnightengale/s…Bob Nightengale@BNightengaleThe San Diego #Padres waived their restrictions on outfielder Juan Soto. He now is permitted to play in consecutive games for the Dominican Republic27223The San Diego #Padres waived their restrictions on outfielder Juan Soto. He now is permitted to play in consecutive games for the Dominican RepublicWhat could go wrong ? Big blunder by #padresProtect your investment twitter.com/bnightengale/s…The biggest threat to the success of the WBC is player restrictions like this. If the stars that fans are tuning in for aren't playing because of their MLB teams, the tournament won't thrive. While there are risks involved, seeing players like Mike Trout and Mookie Betts on this stage needs to be preserved.Dillion Harper@dillionharper1@BNightengale The season starts really soon lol no one should on strict rotations at this point it’s been over a month of ST@BNightengale The season starts really soon lol no one should on strict rotations at this point it’s been over a month of STRandy Cadenhead@RandyinPO@BNightengale I read about at least three players today with limited at bats or being shelved. This wasn’t a good idea during spring training.@BNightengale I read about at least three players today with limited at bats or being shelved. This wasn’t a good idea during spring training.Bradsports@Bradsports2@BNightengale This WBC really needs to be examined. Not fair to the MLB teams paying the players tens or hundreds of millions to see them injured. I understand there is insurance - but an entire MLB team could be in jeopardy due to an injury.@BNightengale This WBC really needs to be examined. Not fair to the MLB teams paying the players tens or hundreds of millions to see them injured. I understand there is insurance - but an entire MLB team could be in jeopardy due to an injury.Juan Soto is full go for the rest of the World Baseball Classic, to the delight of many and the chagrin of some.The San Diego Padres are wise to let Juan Soto play in the World Baseball ClassicWorld Baseball Classic Pool D: Dominican Republic vs. NicaraguaThe Padres need to sign Soto to an extension before he hits free agency, where a bidding war is inevitable. Ingratiating themselves to him by allowing him to play in this tournament should show trust from the organization.If taking the risk of injury helps the Padres sign Juan Soto long-term, they will make that choice every time.

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