Trading for Juan Soto ahead of the 2024 season came with an unexpected perk for the New York Yankees: suddenly owning the hated rival Houston Astros. On the back of Soto hitting .529 across the series, the Bronx Bombers opened the season with a four-game sweep in Houston. A month later, New York took two of three from the Astros in the Bronx.
Add winning the Pennant, and the Yankees finally won a round. Furthermore, they will look to secure another when the ‘Stros visit Yankee Stadium this weekend.
However, this time will be different.