While Aaron Judge is off to an explosive start to the season with the Yankees, Juan Soto has only two home runs and six RBI with the Mets so far.

Last year, Soto and Judge were an elite one-two punch at the top of the lineup. Judge’s home run threat forced pitchers to challenge Soto. Soto’s elite plate discipline meant Judge saw more fastballs. They made each other better.

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto told Mike Puma of the New York Post that he was "pitched differently last year," when he was with the New York Yankees and had two-time American League MVP Aaron Judge hitting behind him.