Juan Soto Returns from IL for Astros
Soto is back in the Houston lineup after being sidelined with a calf injury, per Astros beat reporter Brian McTaggart.
Juan Soto has been activated from the injured list and is available for the Houston Astros today. He had been sidelined due to a calf injury. The news was reported by Houston Astros beat reporter Brian McTaggart. His return is an immediate boost to the Astros lineup.
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