Juan Soto is a free agent following his sensational one-year stint with the New York Yankees, and Aaron Judge has been told to step up if the franchise are to retain the outfielder

A former MLB player is baffled why American League MVP Aaron Judge hasn't reached out to Juan Soto in free agency.

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.