The Yankees took a big gamble this season in trading for star outfielder Juan Soto in his contract year, and ownership has noticed.
Appearing on Jack Curry’s podcast, owner Hal Steinbrenner noted he may break from tradition and actually negotiate with Soto and agent Scott Boras during the season. That would be off brand for both, particularly since Boras often insists his clients test the open market. However, Steinbrenner called this “a unique situation and a very unique player,” so getting the 25-year-old signed could soon become a priority. The “door has always been open,” as Soto said after Thursday’s win in Minnesota.