Juan Soto, a New York Yankees slugger, is ready to settle in for a while. Soto claims he’s weary of transferring teams every few seasons and wants to conclude his MLB career in one spot.
“It’s a little uncomfortable wearing different jerseys and changing teams,” Soto said during All-Star Game media day, according to ESPN and the New York Post. “I’m looking forward to wearing one for a long time.”
That’s cautiously positive news for Yankees fans hoping the organization secures Soto to a long-term deal. In the last five seasons, the slugger has played for the San Diego Padres, Washington Nationals, and the New York Yankees.
Juan Soto is having an excellent season for the Yankees.
Juan Soto has helped the Yankees offence regain momentum this season after a poor 2023 season. This season, Soto and Aaron Judge have helped the Yankees score the most runs of any team in baseball. Soto has a.295 batting average this season. He has 23 home runs and 66 RBIs.
For the fourth year in a row, the slugger will appear in the All-Star Game on Tuesday. That’s an astounding feat, given that Soto qualified for the game under three separate organizations. Before joining the Bronx Bombers, he spent time with the Nationals and Padres. Soto is one of baseball’s most famous hitters today. He won four consecutive Silver Slugger Awards from 2020 to 2023. He was the National League’s hitting champion in 2020. Soto also received the Babe Ruth Award in 2019, the year he won the World Series with the Washington Nationals.
Soto started strong this season, but injuries have hampered him in the last month. Soto is dealing with hand issues that caused him to be in and out of the lineup throughout June. The outfielder hit strongly leading up to the All-Star break, with four consecutive multi-hit games before a July 14 game against the Baltimore Orioles.
The Bronx Bombers’ ability to re-sign Soto remains dubious. After joining the Padres last offseason, he is only under contract for this season. Hal Steinbrenner, the Yankees’ owner, has stated that he wants Soto to continue his baseball career.
“Who wouldn’t want to be with a team that wins?” Soto added. “For me, while you’re on a winning team, it’s always good to be there and be a part of it.”
The Yankees are poised to make a postseason run after missing out on the American League Playoffs in 2023. The club is 58-40 this season, but has struggled significantly in the last month. The squad sits second in the American League East despite losing a two-run lead against the Baltimore Orioles in the ninth inning on July 14.
The All-Star Game is on Tuesday. The first pitch is slated for 8:00 Eastern. Yankees fans will undoubtedly rally for Soto as the American League tries for victory.
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