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 won the AL MVP Thursday in a week when the Yankees are meeting with free agent slugger Juan Soto in an effort to retain him.

The New York Yankees want to get back to the World Series in 2025. Juan Soto is an important part of that equation, but Aaron Judge isn't working to keep him.