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Juan Soto's Struggle with the Mets: Odds of a Comeback

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Plan B: Post-Soto Era Is Looking Great So Far for the Yankees

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<p>The <strong><a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/depth-chart/new-york-yankees-depth-chart">New York Yankees</a></strong> entered the 2025 offseason with one goal: land <strong><a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/juan-soto/57770">Juan Soto</a></strong>. When the superstar outfielder chose the <strong><a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/depth-chart/new-york-mets-depth-chart">New York Mets</a></strong> and a record-setting $765 million deal, it looked like disaster in the Bronx. Instead, <strong>Brian Cashman</strong> and the Yankees front office executed one of the most impressive offseason pivots in recent memory. By spreading resources across multiple high-upside stars—Max Fried, Paul Goldschmidt, Cody Bellinger, and Devin Williams—the Yankees built a more balanced roster that has exceeded all expectations. Here’s how each key addition is delivering in the wake of Plan A falling apart.</p>

How the Yankees Rebounded After Losing Juan Soto

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<p data-start="894" data-end="931"><strong data-start="894" data-end="906">Contract</strong>: 8 years, $218 million</p>
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<p data-start="934" data-end="994"><strong data-start="934" data-end="943">Stats</strong>: 7-1, 1.92 ERA, 75.0 IP, 70 SO, 0.97 WHIP</p>
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<p data-start="996" data-end="1434">After <strong><a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/gerrit-cole/57774">Gerrit Cole</a></strong>’s season-ending injury, <strong><a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/max-fried/58349">Max Fried</a></strong> stepped up in dominant fashion. The lefty ace has anchored a top-10 rotation and is firmly in the Cy Young conversation. He’s showcasing elite pitch command, ground-ball efficiency, and poise under pressure—especially in a high-profile Subway Series showdown where he carved up the Mets. Though his deal was the richest ever for a lefty pitcher, Fried is proving he’s worth every penny.</p>

Max Fried – The New Ace in the Bronx

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<p data-start="1515" data-end="1552"><strong data-start="1515" data-end="1527">Contract</strong>: 1 year, $12.5 million</p>
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<p data-start="1555" data-end="1596"><strong data-start="1555" data-end="1564">Stats</strong>: .338/.394/.495, 6 HR, 152 wRC+</p>
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<p data-start="1598" data-end="2013">After a down 2024, <strong><a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/paul-goldschmidt/58179">Paul Goldschmidt</a></strong>’s one-year deal was a low-risk gamble—and it’s paying off. He’s not just producing; he’s leading. With elite contact rates and the lowest strikeout rate of his career, the 36-year-old is having a renaissance season. The Yankees badly needed an upgrade at first base, and Goldy’s professionalism, approach, and consistency have made him a model of stability in the heart of the lineup.</p>

Paul Goldschmidt – A Veteran Resurgence at First Base

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<p data-start="2089" data-end="2126"><strong data-start="2089" data-end="2098">Trade</strong>: Acquired for Cody Poteet</p>
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<p data-start="2129" data-end="2174"><strong data-start="2129" data-end="2142">May Stats</strong>: .302/.370/.531, 5 HR, 142 wRC+</p>
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<p data-start="2176" data-end="2566">It took time, but <strong><a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/cody-bellinger/58262">Cody Bellinger</a></strong> has found his groove in the Bronx. After a sluggish start, a tweak to a more open stance in May unlocked a torrid stretch, including a 15-game hitting streak and a grand slam to win the Subway Series rubber match. Bellinger’s Yankee legacy is growing fast, and his power from the left side—paired with the Yankee Stadium short porch—makes him a perfect fit.</p>

Cody Bellinger – Swing Tweaks Spark Yankee Surge

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<p data-start="2644" data-end="2702"><strong data-start="2644" data-end="2653">Trade</strong>: Acquired for <strong><a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/nestor-cortes/57775">Nestor Cortes Jr.</a></strong> and <strong><a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/caleb-durbin/81513">Caleb Durbin</a></strong></p>
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<p data-start="2704" data-end="3061">The early returns on <strong><a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/devin-williams/58122">Devin Williams</a></strong> weren’t pretty, but command issues have faded, and the devastating changeup is back. With a revitalized approach, he’s now forming a dominant late-inning duo with <strong><a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/luke-weaver/57794">Luke Weaver</a></strong>. If his command holds, Williams could become one of the most feared relievers in baseball once again—another value win for the Yankees' revamped roster.</p>

Devin Williams – From Rough Start to Bullpen Beast

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<p data-start="3131" data-end="3647">While Juan Soto's Mets tenure has begun slowly (.228/.355/.401), the Yankees' collective additions have provided more production and balance at a fraction of the cost. Fried is a legitimate Cy Young threat. Goldschmidt and Bellinger are thriving. Williams is rounding into form. And perhaps most importantly, only Fried is signed long-term, giving New York critical payroll flexibility. Soto is still a generational talent, but the Yankees may have built a more sustainable winner—without the $765 million price tag.</p>
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Conclusion – Plan B Might Be the Better Plan

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