Three years later, Aaron Judge hit an American League record hitting 62 homers in 2022, then he stayed with the Yankees that offseason after testing free agency on a bigger deal, $360 million for 10 seasons.

While Cole praised his fellow Boras Corp. client, he also spoke highly of the Yankees' offseason moves following Soto's departure.

Within the next week, it will be time for the Mets’ new star to finish his victory lap from the winter and begin his spring.