Yankees may have to fend off AL East rival for Juan Soto
However, Boston is now firmly in the mix. The Red Sox (81-81) were a .500 team last season. The Yankees (94-68) were able to fend them off with a 13-game cushion in the American League East standings. Nevertheless, a superstar like Soto could cause a double-digit swing in wins for a team. He’s that good. Just ask the 82-80 Yankees from 2023.