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X-rays negative after Mets' Juan Soto leaves vs. Nationals following HBP on hand

New York outfielder Juan Soto avoided a major injury during Saturday's contest against Washington after taking a pitch from former teammate Richard Lovelady on his right hand during the final frame. Initial medical evaluations, including X-rays, returned negative results, though team manager Andy Green confirmed his star hitter sustained a contusion.

Soto had put together a productive afternoon before exiting, reaching base via a pair of singles in addition to the hit-by-pitch. His availability for Sunday's closing fixture remains uncertain, which could leave his final stat line frozen at a .278 batting average, 27 home runs, and 68 runs batted in across 110 appearances.

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