Would the New York Yankees look to bring back Juan Soto? The answer to that question might shock you.
During the MLB offseason, the New York Yankees were attempting to re-sign superstar outfielder Juan Soto. Even though many thought he would end up back with the franchise following a run to the World Series last year, he chose to sign with the New York Mets.
Soto received a massive 15-year, $765 million contract with the Mets, which was the largest contract signed in MLB history.
Throughout his first season with his new team, Soto has played in 138 games. He has hit 37 home runs to go along with 91 RBI, while recording a slash line of .259/.399/.521.
His numbers are down this season compared to last. In fact, a new report has been shared that would shock a lot of fans about the Yankees' current opinion about Soto.
Jon Heyman of the New York Post has reported that New York would have no interest in a reunion with Soto via trade if the opportunity came up.
"Since the Yankees and Mets were both better with Juan Soto in The Bronx, I asked Yankees officials if they’d consider a do-over and take Soto back in trade. The answer: No. (The Mets probably wouldn’t trade him, anyway.)," Heyman wrote.
"The Yankees may not be entirely over the rejection. But the answer I got was: Nobody is taking that contract."
No one could blame the Yankees or any other team for not wanting to encumber themselves with Soto's monstrous contract. He's one of the best players in baseball, but a team's money can dry up very quickly when paying one player that kind of cash.
At 26 years old, Soto seems locked in long-term with the Mets. Should he ever be made available on the trade market, there might be a few teams with some level of interest. As of right now, the Yankees would not be one of those teams.
They're comfortable with the fact that the two sides parted ways and it seems likely that they'll never come back together down the road.
Despite not having Soto on the roster, New York once again looks like a potential contender in the American League. With the playoffs coming up quickly, the Yankees hold a 77-62 record and are at the top of the AL Wild Card race.