Why Does the Yankees Manager Believe Juan Soto Hasn't Reached His Best Yet?

In 2023, the New York Yankees didn't make it to the playoffs mainly because they didn't hit well and had some bad injuries. So, during the off-season, they really wanted to improve their hitting. The boss, Brian Cashman, said they would sign two left-handed hitters. They ended up getting Alex Verdugo and Juan Soto.

The Yankees traded for both Verdugo and Soto in big deals that cost them a lot. But the team's leaders think it was worth it. As the new baseball season approaches, the manager, Aaron Boone, is excited about having Soto on the team.

Aaron Boone is excited to see what Juan Soto can do with the Yankees!

Juan Soto became famous in baseball very quickly because he played so well right from the start. Even though he's young, he's shown he's one of the best players around. In 2024, he will play for the Yankees after they traded some players to get him from the San Diego Padres. But even though many people say Soto is a once-in-a-generation talent, Boone believes Soto can do even better.

Boone told the media, "I think there's even more he can do. We just want him to feel at home here." Boone also thinks Soto can hit well no matter where he is in the batting lineup. Soto has been a great player so far, with good stats and awards. But having him and another great hitter, Aaron Judge, on the same team should make the Yankees even stronger. We'll have to wait and see how it all plays out.

Aaron Boone gives an update on an injured young player!

Jasson Domínguez celebrates after scoring a home run at Yankee Stadium. Picture by “X” NYY.

Aaron Boone also talked about a young player, Jasson Domínguez, who got hurt last year. Domínguez hurt his elbow just a few games after he started playing for the Yankees. He had a surgery called Tommy John, and the doctors think he'll be ready to play again by the middle of the 2024 season.

Boone said Domínguez is doing well and hopes he'll start playing again during spring training. Tommy John surgery usually needs 7-9 months of healing, so Domínguez should be back playing by July."