The 2024-25 Major League Baseball offseason is underway, and that means an almost daily supply of rumors regarding free agency, trades, and the like. This week is no exception, even as we’ve just dipped our toes into the hot stove season. Speaking of all that, Saturday’s supply of scuttlebutt — scuttlebutt! — can be found just below.
Judge has no problem with Soto getting bigger contract
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge, during his remarks upon receiving the American League MVP Award, addressed the ongoing free agency of Juan Soto. Soto this past season teamed up with Judge to give the Yankees one of the most potent lineup tandems in MLB history. Suffice it to say, Judge is very much hoping the Yankees re-sign Soto and keep the duo together for years to come. Specifically, Judge, the No. 3 hitter, cited how he benefits from Soto’s best-in-class plate discipline at the No. 2 spot. Via MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch, Judge said: