The New York Yankees have sprinted out to baseball's best offensive start despite losing some critical contributors. Chiefly, the team lost superstar slugger Juan Soto to the crosstown rival New York Mets this past winter,

Counting this season, Stanton has three years and $86 million remaining on his deal. The Yankees (or any other team employing Stanton) also have an $18 million club option for 2028, though he’d still reap the benefits of a $10 million buyout.

The Yankees are going to have an embarrassment of riches once Stanton returns, but it may not be the dream scenario fans anticipate.