With the deal for Juan Soto this past offseason, the Yankees ensured that the superstar right fielder would only be with them for a single season before he became a free agent. Occasionally, these kinds of agreements lead to a speedy extension (see, for example, the recent extensions of Francisco Lindor with the Mets and Mookie Betts with the Dodgers). However, Soto and the Yankees haven’t clicked, and on Sunday, chants to re-sign the slugger were heard from Yankees supporters.

It was easy to hear “Re-sign Soto!” even during a 10-3 victory over the Rockies on the broadcast. After the game, when questioned about it, Soto only advised speaking with the Yankees’ front office.

He answered, “I don’t know,” according to SNY. “They have to talk to [Yankees president of baseball operations Brian] Cashman.”

Standin with the fans and Soto is another superstar Aaron Judge, who is in the second year of a $360 million contract that spans nine years.

“It’s reasonable for the fans to be thrilled. Judge told reporters, “He’s an amazing player who’s done a lot for us this year, and I think they definitely want to see a lot more of that to come.”

“What’s best for his family will ultimately determine his decision. Thus, the only thing we can do is use the chants.”

It might be argued that Soto is enjoying his finest season to date. He’s hit 127 times in 127 games.With 25 doubles, four triples, 37 home runs, 95 RBI, 108 runs, and 7.5 WAR, he is hitting 299/.429/.606 (186 OPS+). Both WAR and home runs are already at career highs. He is four runs shy of tying his career high in runs scored, and he is only 15 RBI away from reaching that threshold.

Even still, it appears doubtful that Soto will win his first MVP since he is ranked behind Judge and will face fierce competition from Bobby Witt Jr. for second place.

Of more significance, the Yankees lead the AL and have a strong chance to win the pennant for the first time since 2009. Naturally, Soto has already won a World Series; it was during the 2019 Nationals when he was 20 years old.

When Soto becomes available for free agency, he and his representative, Scott Boras, will probably compare offers. Perhaps it’s the Yankees. The question is not if other big-market teams like the Mets, Cubs, and Dodgers want to, but rather if they can pay him. After the World Series is done, we’ll hear a lot more. Yankees supporters will chant as loudly as they can till then.