Generational slugger Juan Soto is the newest superstar in the Big Apple after captain Aaron Judge. After getting traded earlier this off-season, Soto won over the fans’ hearts with an electric performance on the plate as well as in the right field. However, Soto’s future with the franchise is uncertain.
Juan Soto, an impending free agent, is set to enter the open market next off-season. While the New York Yankees are keen on an extension, Soto’s feelings do not appear to be mutual, as he would like to explore what the league has to offer to him. Amid this, Yankees captain Aaron Judge expressed his desire to see Soto in New York for the long haul.
Aaron Judge Wants Juan Soto To Stay Long-Term, But….
Aaron Judge and Juan Soto jetted off together to Texas for the 2024 MLB season All-Star game. Ahead of the festivities, both the New York Yankees stalwarts obliged to media duties. Judge was asked to reflect on his experience playing with a superstar like Soto and also weigh his thoughts on the slugger’s future with the Yankees. The Yankee captain called Soto an MVP and claimed that he is enjoying being teammates with him. Further addressing the free agency concerns, Judge said the fans in New York have shown Soto a lot of love and expressed how much he means to the city. Personally, Aaron has ensured to make Soto comfortable in the clubhouse.
“As a teammate, it’s just about being supportive for him and showing him what New York can offer,” Judge said in an All-Star interview. However, Aaron Judge understands that a final decision is at the helm of Juan Soto. He will make an informed decision based on his and his family’s needs. He added that while New York would love to have him for a long time, he will respect Soto’s ultimate choice next year. “I wish him nothing but the best, you know, he’s going to make the right decision,” Judge added. Notably, Soto affirmed that he has yet to make up his mind about his future, as his present focus is to enjoy being a Yankee and win games for the team. As far as the free agency plans are concerned, Soto’s ultimate goal is to find stability in a championship-winning team.
Soto Wants To Team Up With Shohei Ohtani?
Juan Soto stirred up the internet with an interesting answer to a media query at the All-Star game. The New York Yankees star slugger was asked to name a player he would love to be teammates with in the future. Soto named LA Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani as someone he would like to team up with in the future.
However, Juan Soto added that since both have moved to different divisions, the dream matchup is tricky. “Now he went to the NL, I went to the AL so it’s been a little tricky but definitely Ohtani would be one of them,” Soto added. Soto’s recent comments has stirred up speculations of his future move to LA Dodgers.
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