The New York Yankees have been thriving despite losing star player Juan Soto. With a financial saving of $765 million and strong offensive performance led by emerging player Jasson Dominguez, who recently contributed significantly to a victory over the Royals, the team sits atop the AL East. They boast major league-leading statistics, including 32 homers and an .829 OPS. General Manager Brian Cashman has quickly adapted the roster post-Soto, while Soto publicly expressed his struggle without Aaron Judge's protection, adding a competitive edge to the Yankees' satisfaction.
Losing Juan Soto just keeps getting better and better for the team he left behind in the Bronx.
Jasson Dominguez, a key member of the Yankees' next-gen crew, joined the party Tuesday night with a lead-flipping, bases-clearing double in the sixth inning.
But to shrug off Soto's defection to Flushing so easily, then hear him bemoan the fact that he no longer has Aaron Judge to protect him - has to be doubly satisfying for the Yankees.
Judge was fully aware of Soto's comments when approached at his locker. His first impulse, however, was to defend Pete Alonso.
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