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Judge unhappy with Yankee Stadium chants
It’s normal that top players can become loved by the New York Yankees fans, but this can have knock-on effects.
Juan Soto has swiftly proven himself as one of the best acquisitions for the New York Yankees in recent years. The Dominican slugger has endeared himself to the Bronx Bombers’ faithful with his impressive power hitting and consistent performances at the plate.
As the season draws to a close, however, Soto’s future with the Yankees remains uncertain. He is set to become a free agent, presenting the team with a crucial decision: to negotiate a new contract to retain their rising star or to part ways with him. The Yankees management will have to choose how to handle the Soto situation, knowing his departure or retention could significantly impact the team’s future.
Soto chants impact at Yankees
On Monday, Soto rejoined the Yankees lineup during their visit to Kauffman Stadium, where they secured a 4-2 victory against the Kansas City Royals. This return came after he had been sidelined for a few days due to discomfort in his left forearm.
Despite being absent from the weekend series at home against the LA Dodgers, Soto’s presence was strongly felt. Fans at the stadium erupted into a unified chant of “We Want Soto,” expressing their fervent wish for the Dominican star to remain with the team.
However, this moment of fan enthusiasm didn’t sit well with Yankees’ captain Aaron Judge – himself on course for records – who admitted he “wasn’t too happy” with the timing of the chants, as they occurred during Trent Grisham’s batting, the player who was filling in for Soto in the outfield. Grisham promptly responded, though, by hitting a three-run home run off a Tyler Glasnow fastball, which seemed to make a point.