Juan Soto, the star of the New York Yankees, has once again impressed with his determination and talent in MLB. Despite a knee injury, the outfielder has managed to return to the game and contribute to his team’s success.
Soto suffered the injury during a game against the Seattle Mariners, but despite the pain, he insisted on staying in the game. His determination and skill allowed him to hit a decisive double in the tenth inning, propelling the Yankees to victory.
“I tried to get my knee going; that was the biggest thing,” Soto told MLB.com. “I didn’t worry about anything else but my knee. I want to make sure I’m feeling good whenever I step up to that plate. So I did anything I had to do in the gym, then went out there and tried to do my best.”
“It’s always scary [to get X-rays],” Soto said. “It’s always part of it. Definitely, we hoped for the best. But you know anything can happen. When I saw that it came back negative, it was definitely a relief.”
Centerfielder Aaron Judge #99 of the New Yankees checks on right fielder Juan Soto #22 who collided with the wall in the seventh inning at T-Mobile Park on September 19, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)
Yankees teammates rally behind Soto after his heroic return
His teammates were quick to praise Juan Soto‘s return and his stellar performance on the field. “Showman-like,” said right-hander Gerrit Cole. “He loves the moment. Man, he loves it.”
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“It was awesome. What, he couldn’t play the whole game?” joked catcher Austin Wells. “Just a piece-of-cake double. We’re glad he’s healthy, and he did a great job coming off the bench.”
Soto has repeatedly demonstrated his ability to overcome adversity and contribute to his team’s success. Despite injuries and challenges, he always finds a way to shine on the field.
