New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge, who on Thursday was named the unanimous American League MVP, told reporters during a Friday conference call that he has been giving Juan Soto, the top free agent on the market whom the Yankees hope to sign to a long-term contract, plenty of space.

Though nothing has been finalized, Aaron Judge made it clear how much the Yankees need Juan Soto and how important his potential new contract could be for the team’s success. The New York Yankees are undergoing a roster overhaul,