The New York Yankees are aggressively pursuing Juan Soto, which could have significant implications for their star player, Aaron Judge.
While Judge and Soto share a strong friendship, Soto’s potential move to the Yankees is complicated. Judge, who re-signed with the team after a record-breaking season, was offered a captaincy, a role not seen since Derek Jeter.
However, Soto would likely take a secondary position in the lineup, playing “Robin” to Judge’s “Batman.” This situation, though still promising for Soto as a Hall of Fame talent, is far from ideal.
Reports indicate that Soto could make his decision by early December, and the Yankees, alongside other contenders like the Red Sox, Blue Jays, and Mets, are all hoping for a swift resolution. With Soto’s value estimated at over $600 million for the long-term contract, his choice will shake up the MLB offseason. His 7.9 WAR last season and impressive .989 OPS make him a coveted asset, and the Yankees are prepared to meet his price.
However, the pressure is mounting on Steinbrenner to secure Soto’s commitment, and Judge might have to adjust to Soto’s presence in a shorter timeframe than he had with his own decision.
