After all, Soto's presence ahead of Judge in the Yankees' lineup did create more opportunities for the latter to bat with a man on base. He saw more pitches to hit accordingly, so of course he went off for a 58-homer, 144-RBI season that netted him his second American League MVP.

The New York Mets have gotten off to a fast start this season, which was expected with their offseason additions. Adding superstar Juan Soto gave the Mets immediate World Series expectations. However,

While Aaron Judge is off to an explosive start to the season with the Yankees, Juan Soto has only two home runs and six RBI with the Mets so far.