The New York Yankees are on a run, currently 40-19 on the season. They have been the greatest club in the American League all season, and much of that can be due to the arrival of star outfielder Juan Soto. Soto was acquired from the San Diego Padres in a major offseason transaction and has fit right in with the Yankees thus far.
He is set to become a free agent at the end of the season, which is why the Padres shipped him out to begin with. His imminent free agency has been a major discussion point in baseball, with Soto anticipated to get one of the most lucrative contracts in sports history.
Of course, the Yankees would like to keep Soto for the long term, and it appears like Soto is also open to the concept.
Soto enthused about his stay in New York during an interview with USA Today’s Bob Nightengale.
“This is more than I expected,” Soto stated. “It has been unbelievable so far.”
If the Yankees keep Soto around for the long term, he may become the organization’s face. He is currently teamed with star outfielder Aaron Judge, providing the Yankees one of the sport’s strongest duos. With Soto in the lineup, New York has found a way to improve an already powerful offense. They’ve taken the league by storm and are off to the races.
The outfielder is hitting.311 this year, with 15 home runs and 49 RBIs. He has rejuvenated the Yankees in ways that the team hasn’t seen in a long time, and as a result, they’ve won a lot of baseball games. His career with the Yankees has been incredibly successful, causing many to expect he will stay with the team.
“I love it here; it’s a great city, and there’s an incredible group in there,” Soto remarked. “I am excited. I’m more than content where I am right now. “We just have a terrific feeling in there.
If Soto becomes available in free agency, the Yankees will face considerable competition. The New York Mets are said to be interested in the right fielder, which may spark a race for the ages. However, Soto has expressed an interest in signing an extension before the winter, leaving his future in the hands of the Yankees.
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