Perhaps most impressive about this start is the fact that the team had to pivot away from Juan Soto, one of the best hitters in all of baseball, after he received a historic $765 million contract to join the New York Mets.

While Aaron Judge is off to an explosive start to the season with the Yankees, Juan Soto has only two home runs and six RBI with the Mets so far.

Last year, Soto and Judge were an elite one-two punch at the top of the lineup. Judge’s home run threat forced pitchers to challenge Soto. Soto’s elite plate discipline meant Judge saw more fastballs. They made each other better.