This year, it's Juan Soto. Soto, acquired by the New York Yankees in a trade last offseason, helped bring New York to its first World Series in 15 years. Only 26, Soto is expected to get a lengthy contract worth hundreds of millions of dollars this offseason.

New York Mets star Francisco Lindor is doing his part to keep Juan Soto in the Big Apple, albeit in a different borough. ESPN's Jeff Passan reported the

Lindor made sure to be there for his team's pitch to Juan Soto, and threw down the gauntlet to Judge while he was at it.