New York Mets' Juan Soto speaks during a news conference, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

FILE -New York Yankees pitcher Clay Holmes delivers against the Kansas City Royals during the sixth inning of Game 1 of the American League baseball division series, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)