New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge, who on Thursday was named the unanimous American League MVP, told reporters during a Friday conference call that he has been giving Juan Soto, the top free agent on the market whom the Yankees hope to sign to a long-term contract, plenty of space.

MLB insider Jon Heyman of The New York Post revealed the mystery team that was involved in the Juan Soto free agent sweepstakes.

The New York Yankees remain very much in play for Juan Soto. He played for them this past season and both parties loved the experience. The problem is that he is available for just money right now, and there are plenty of squads willing to shower him with cash.

Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner made a “great pitch” to mega-star free-agent hitter Juan Soto, according to a friend, so whether they re-sign Soto or not – and the Soto Sweepstakes are wide open between a possible final five teams (and maybe a sixth) — the Yankees accomplished what they needed to at their high-powered get-together Monday.

This will surely cheer up New York Yankees fans who are on pins and needles wondering if superstar outfielder Juan