Juan Soto’s free agency was a major storyline during the MLB offseason, with speculation surrounding his next move.
Would he re-sign with the New York Yankees to help Aaron Judge and the Bronx Bombers chase another World Series title? Could the Los Angeles Dodgers swoop in and secure him? Or would Soto end up joining the New York Mets? Ultimately, Soto chose to sign a historic contract with the Mets.
Rumors about the relationship between Soto and Judge have circulated in recent months. In a recent interview, Soto shared only positive thoughts about Judge, revealing a supportive message from the Yankees captain.
“He’s a good man, a good person. When I signed with the Mets, the first thing we did was get on the phone and talk about it,” Soto said, via Bob Klapisch of nj.com. “He told me I made the right decision for my family and that he was happy for me. That’s what a real friend says.”
It seems that Aaron Judge and Juan Soto maintain a solid relationship, and their futures in New York will be intriguing. Judge is signed with the Yankees through the 2031 season, while Soto, unless he opts out in 2030, will remain with the Mets through 2039.
Both Soto and Judge are among the best players in the game, and their paths may lead to a friendly rivalry as they lead their respective New York teams. A Mets-Yankees World Series would certainly be a thrilling prospect with these two superstars at the forefront.
In the end, Juan Soto mentioned that Aaron Judge was “happy” for him, demonstrating the respect between the former teammates.
