The New York Yankees celebrated the All-Star selection of dynamic duo Aaron Judge and Juan Soto earlier this week as they shared the outfield together for the American League at the All-Star game. However, now that the mid-summer classic euphoria has settled down, it is time to shift focus on the bigger picture.
Aaron Judge and Juan Soto, two of the most celebrated hitters of MLB, will be tasked to revive the New York Yankees derailed season camp in the second half of the 2024 season. However, the question is whether Judge and Soto’s shoulders will be able to handle the pressure of millions of fans’ expectations?
Aaron Judge-Juan Soto Key In Yankees Postseason Race!
The New York Yankees slipped following a blazing start to the season with an 8-18 record in the past 25 games leading up to the All-Star break. They are still one game below AL-East leaders Baltimore Orioles. And with the second half resuming this weekend, the All-Star duo will undoubtedly play a key role in accomplishing the club’s postseason aspirations. In the first half, the duo hit a combined 57 home runs, drove 151 RBIs and maintained a 1.048 OPS. Hitting back-to-back has been the biggest blessing as the duo complements each other’s game to the best of their capabilities. However, it won’t be too long before the Yanks’ over-dependence on the dynamic duo actually leads to their downfall in the second half.
Just to brush off the memory, Aaron Judge’s 8 weeks’ absence due to a toe injury essentially contributed to the Yankee’s postseason elimination in 2023. Hence, going forward, even if one of Judge or Soto gets injured, the Yanks would find themselves in serious trouble. While Aaron Judge and Juan Soto can revive the Yankees in the second half, a deep postseason run is only possible if the present roster gets a boost. With the trade deadline approaching, it’s important for the front office to fill the gaps. Additionally, the injured guys in IL must ramp up the rehab soon to make a comeback as soon as possible. The club needs the same or even remotely similar lineup in place that won them 50 games in the first half of the season. As long as that is secured, the Bronx Bombers have no reason to doubt their playoff qualification odds.
Aaron Judge-Juan Soto Bond Well At the All-Star Game!
The New York Yankees superstar duo, Aaron Judge and Juan Soto, were inseparable at the recently concluded All-Star game. As American League starting outfielders, the Yankee teammates spent the whole week together. They walked the carpet behind each other and had a blast at the behind-the-scenes shoot.
Not only that, Aaron Judge and Juan Soto spoke highly of each other. While Judge expressed his desire to see Soto become a Yankee for life, the generational star called it his privilege to share the All-Star festivities with a talented man like Judge. Needless to say, the duo have lit up the Yankee’s spirits, and the camaraderie seems adorable.
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