NY Yankees official reportedly delivers bold one-word message on future Juan Soto re-signing

Juan Soto emerged as one of the New York Yankees‘ standout players last year during their run to the World Series. Despite speculation about his future with the team, Soto opted to join their city rivals, signing one of the most lucrative contracts in sports history.

Soto’s departure elicited mixed reactions from fans; while some cherished his contributions, others vocalized their displeasure, feeling his exit was poorly handled. Consequently, there is a faction of fans who remain averse to the idea of Soto returning to the Yankees, as he seeks to make his mark in Major League Baseball with the New York Mets.

Though he hasn’t hit his stride yet, Soto has expressed his commitment to the Mets and fondly recalls his time with the Yankees, where he delivered some of the best performances of his career, which began with the Washington Nationals.

With his focus now centered on the Mets, a rumor surfaced regarding a Yankees official’s response to a potential trade for Soto, which was a dismissive “nah.” This sentiment likely stems not only from the circumstances of his departure but also from the magnitude of his current salary, which may deter the Yankees from pursuing him.

Soto’s first season with the Mets so far

While the Yankees have struggled during the regular season, Soto’s journey with the Mets has been somewhat different. Despite both New York teams facing challenges in securing a postseason berth, individual performances continue to excite and engage their fan bases as the season progresses.

After a slow start, Soto has recently stepped up his game, delivering strong offensive performances in recent matchups. He has played 119 games and, with 425 at-bats, has recorded 107 hits, 92 walks, 19 stolen bases, and 16 doubles.

Soto has also tallied 86 runs, 29 home runs, and boasts a .252 batting average, a .384 on-base percentage, a .494 slugging percentage, and an .878 OPS. These stats illustrate his pursuit of a World Series championship, with ample time ahead to realize that ambition.