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Aaron Judge: Yankees 'Lucky' to Have Juan Soto Ahead of Free-Agent Contract Decision

In the aftermath of a disappointing end to their 2024 season, the focus for the New York Yankees now shifts to hoping they can keep Juan Soto as he prepares to hit free agency for the first time in his career.

Following their 7-6 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 of the World Series, Aaron Judge said the Yankees were "lucky" to have Soto this year and experssed hope they can keep him going forward.

There is no reason the Yankees can't keep Soto, but there are questions of whether or not ownership will want to take that financial leap.