The Yankees have the best record in the American League and have no reason to increase the chances of him aggravating the issue by rushing him back. But his absence has been more than noticeable.
Pairing Soto with Judge is exactly what the Yankees' offense needed and it already is a partnership that the organization has to do everything it can to keep intact.
Steinbrenner already admitted last month that his team's current payroll situation is not sustainable, and for a player who could get as much as $500 million on his next contract, Soto's future in the Bronx is remarkably uncertain.
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