Juan Soto (back) scratched for Padres Sunday; Jose Azocar enters
San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto has been scratched from Sunday's lineup against the New York Yankees.
What It Means:
Soto is dealing with back tightness. As a result, he has been removed from the lineup for Sunday's rubber match. Jose Azocar will enter in left field, hitting eighth versus Yankees starter Gerrit Cole.
In 229 plate appearances this season, Soto has a .263 batting average with a .932 OPS, 10 home runs, 31 runs, 24 RBI and 5 stolen bases.
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San Diego Padres
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