Yankees Latest News: New York Yankees superstar outfielder has been on a remarkable run recently, extending his impressive performance and setting some new records.

New York Yankees star outfielder Juan Soto has been on a remarkable run recently. In Wednesday’s 8-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians, Soto continued his impressive form and achieved a significant milestone.

During the first inning, Soto launched a home run to center field off Guardians pitcher Joey Cantillo. This home run marked Soto as the first Yankees player since the team’s expansion in 1961—and the first player in baseball since Joey Votto in 2021—to hit home runs in eight consecutive at-bats, as noted by MLB researcher Sarah Langs.

Soto’s homer was his 36th of the season, setting a new personal record. Unfortunately, his home run streak ended at eight, but he added a three-run double in the fourth inning, extending the Yankees’ lead to 7-0.

It’s noteworthy that Soto matched Votto’s achievement on the same day Votto announced his retirement from baseball.

Following the win, the Yankees lead the American League and reclaimed first place in the AL East, holding a half-game advantage over the Baltimore Orioles, who suffered a tough loss to the New York Mets earlier in the day. Soto’s exceptional performance throughout the season has been a key factor in the Yankees’ strong position.

The Yankees made headlines this offseason by trading for Juan Soto from the San Diego Padres. Although Soto will be a free agent after this season and the Yankees have yet to secure an extension with him, it’s clear that the trade has been a huge success for New York, given Soto’s outstanding performance this year.Soto is batting .302/.433/.612 with 36 home runs, 93 RBIs, and a league-leading 106 walks. He was already known as one of baseball’s top hitters before this season, and his current stats only reinforce his elite status.

Given his impressive hitting, Soto is expected to command a record-breaking contract this offseason. While teams like the San Francisco Giants, Toronto Blue Jays, and Los Angeles Dodgers are rumored to be interested, it is likely that the competition will primarily be between the two New York teams: the Mets and the Yankees.