Juan Soto, the standout outfielder for the New York Yankees, underwent an MRI exam on Friday for left forearm soreness. Fortunately, the results indicated that he is expected to be okay, with the diagnosis pointing to inflammation as the cause rather than a more concerning injury.

Although Soto was not in the starting lineup for the Yankees' series-opener against the Dodgers on Friday night, he is considered day-to-day and is likely to avoid being placed on the injured list. In Soto's absence, Aaron Judge moved over to right field, while Trent Grisham started in center.

Before the game, Yankees manager Aaron Boone acknowledged that there may have been moments of anxiety regarding Soto's condition. However, there was also a sense of optimism considering Soto's stellar performance on the field. Boone expressed relief at receiving good news regarding Soto's injury.

Soto will take medication to address the inflammation in his forearm but will not receive a cortisone shot. The imaging also revealed that his elbow was free of any issues. The injury occurred on Thursday night during a game against the Twins, when Soto exited after a rain delay.

Soto revealed that he had been feeling discomfort in his forearm for about a week and a half, though it had not affected his ability to play or slowed him down. The soreness was not specifically linked to any particular activity but rather was felt with any arm movement. Soto emphasized that it did not hinder his performance in the field.

While Boone could not pinpoint the exact cause or starting point of Soto's discomfort, he attributed the decision to get it checked out to the rain delay during Thursday's game. The delay provided an opportunity for Soto's soreness to escalate, leading to further concern.

This season has been exceptional for Soto, as he has played a pivotal role in the Yankees' success. With a batting average of .318, an on-base percentage of .424, and a slugging percentage of .603, Soto boasts an impressive OPS of 1.027. He has hit 17 home runs and accumulated 53 RBIs. At the time of the article, his batting average and on-base percentage led the American League.

Interestingly, Soto performed even better in the two weeks leading up to his injury, hitting .350 with a.491 on-base percentage and a staggering OPS of 1.291. The Yankees recorded a 10-2 record during that time.

Throughout his career, Soto has displayed remarkable durability, playing in every game in the previous season and featuring in at least 151 games in four out of five full seasons. In his rookie year, he played 116 games. Prior to the injury, Soto had played every game this year, demonstrating his reliability on the field.

Although the Yankees experienced a momentary scare with regards to Soto's injury, the MRI results quickly alleviated concerns, providing calm and peace of mind to the talented outfielder. Fans can anticipate that Soto will soon return to his exceptional form and continue to contribute to the Yankees' pursuit of success.

"He's a pretty cool customer, as you've seen," commented Boone. "I'm sure there was some anxiety from Soto, but having the test results should give him some peace of mind, especially as the soreness was lingering on a daily basis."

As the Yankees faced off against the Dodgers in what could be a potential World Series preview, they can be relieved that Soto's injury appears to be minor, allowing greatness to resume shortly.