Rafael Soriano ‘not quite there’ in his rehab

Via Brian Heyman, Rafael Soriano played catch on Tuesday but has not yet been cleared to continue a throwing program. “He’s close, but he’s not quite there,” said Joe Girardi in his pregame press conference, adding that the righty will continue to get treatment and try throwing again next week. Joba Chamberlain’s injury has suddenly made Soriano very important, though it sounds like the chances of him returning before the All-Star break are dwindling.