Santander can also match Soto’s power, while also having the added benefit of being a switch hitter. With the Orioles last season, the right fielder hit a career-high 44 home runs. With Yankee Stadium’s short porch, he can potentially increase that total, making him another good lineup partner for captain Aaron Judge.

The narrative that the Los Angeles Dodgers were ruining baseball gained steam a year ago; they only had to meet with Juan Soto once to give the story new life.