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.

Aaron Judge is the Yankees' captain, but he likely won't be their highest-paid player if free agent outfielder Juan Soto re-signs in the Bronx. Judge is OK with that. More news: Yankees Broadcaster Michael Kay Explains 'Where Fans are Dead Wrong' About Juan Soto One day after winning the American League MVP award,

New York Yankees star Aaron Judge says he hasn't spoken to Juan Soto since his former teammate hit free agency following the Yankees' World Series loss to