The New York Mets celebrate Juan Soto’s arrival, while the Yankees grapple with his MLB departure as manager Aaron Boone weighs in on the controversy. The New York Yankees suffered a major disappointment when they lost Juan Soto to the New York Mets.

Manager Aaron Boone addressed Soto's departure on Tuesday, sharing his thoughts on the team's unsuccessful pursuit of the 26-year-old in free agency, discussing what comes next for the Yankees.

The Yankees have had plenty of time to come to terms with losing one of the best players in baseball, Juan Soto, to the crosstown rival Mets. It couldn't have been an easy pill to swallow, but the Yankees gave Soto their best offer.