Dominican star Juan Soto has become a key player for the New York Yankees, but his future with the team is uncertain, and manager Aaron Boone is sending a clear message. New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone has expressed confidence that Juan Soto is comfortable and motivated in New York.

Soto's future was the biggest topic as the Yankees prepared to start their postseason series against the Royals.

Before the Yankees swing into the postseason in the American League Division Series, New York manager Aaron Boone downplayed the magnitude of the moment in front of slugger Juan Soto.

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However, what still looms in the back of all Yankees fans' minds is what will happen with superstar Juan Soto this summer. Soto, as you surely already know by now, will become an unrestricted free agent this offseason and will almost certainly command the largest contract in MLB history.

Juan Soto’s first — and perhaps only — season in pinstripes has been all the Yankees could have asked for… so far. He has had his best full year at the plate and his presence in the lineup helped turn around a Yankees offense and provided a threat in front of Aaron Judge during Judge’s historic season.

When the Yankees first acquired Juan Soto from the Padres over the offseason, Brian Cashman said he understood that the slugger’s time in pinstripes could be a “short-term” situation. However, the Yankees hoped that a year in pinstripes would convince Soto,