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Juan Soto’s performance played a pivotal role in propelling the Yankees deep into the postseason. His offensive output was crucial for the team's success when they needed it the most, especially as Judge struggled in the series with just a .184 batting average and 20 strikeouts in 49 at-bats. While Judge is undeniably a leader on the team, it was Soto, alongside Giancarlo Stanton, who truly emerged as the backbone of the Yankees' offense during the playoffs. Hence, Judge's non-inclusion of Soto in his season recap feels particularly puzzling in light of Soto’s substantial contributions.