The New York Yankees didn't get Juan Soto back. Instead, the crosstown rival Mets took Soto to their side of the Subway Series. And because of that, the Yankees are heading toward the trade deadline with a bit of extra desperation. ESPN's Buster Olney explained in a new article out Friday:

In the 2025 MLB season, the New York Yankees bet on Cody Bellinger after Juan Soto's rejection. Today, the outfielder is proving to be more productive and vital to the New York tea

With two runners on, right fielder Juan Soto stepped to the plate with an opportunity to open things up early for the Mets. Instead, the slugger, who’s batting .342 (39-for-114) with 13 home runs and 26 RBIs in his last 34 games, laid down a sacrifice bunt.