Juan Soto Powering Yankees to Best Start in 21 Years

 Juan Soto hasn't just be a difference for the Yankees thus far in 2024. He IS the difference.

It might only be four games in a 162-game season, but Soto has made a monumental difference in how the Yankees approach games now. He has added a fire in the middle of the order that wasn't there in recent seasons, and his clutch hitting ... my word! The clutch hitting, and clutch defense! What can one say? 

Juan Soto and Alex Verdugo. 

 Soto's a special player. He's going to command a HUGE contract come next off-season, one that will probably rival Shohei Ohtani. If the Yankees are smart, at some point they find a way to lock this guy up. 

Soto once again came up huge for the Bronx Bombers, slashing a RBI single in the top of the ninth inning to chase home what would turn into the game winning run. 

He finished the afternoon going 3-of-5 with the RBI, and is batting an astounding .529 right out of the game. Even Oswaldo Cabrera, who has been sizzling to start the campaign credited Soto with turning his game around.  

If you are keeping score, Soto has a homer, four RBI and three walks in this series. He also had the game deciding assist on a put out at home plate on Thursday afternoon.

 

“That's the kind of start I wanted,” Soto said Sunday. “I grinded really hard this off-season and in spring training to be successful in the beginning of the season.”

Dude is balling right now. 

 And thanks to this offense right now, it has masked the concerns the Yankees should have with their rotation after rough outings for Nestor Cortes and Clark Schmidt, and a very short stay for Carlos Rodon. 

The feelings are all good right now. Let's see if the Yanks can keep it going as they head to Arizona on Monday.