One day after
The 26-year-old Soto, a four-time All-Star and former batting champion whose free agency after this season is expected to spark a bidding war starting at $500 million, is hitting .286 this season with 40 home runs, 120 runs scored and 103 RBIs.
With the loss, the Yankees’ lead in the American League East was cut to four games over the Baltimore Orioles.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
