Soto holds a commanding 63-42 edge in walks through early August despite his own recent Grade 2 left calf strain that landed him on the 10-day IL in late July. Both stars face extended absences—Soto likely sidelined into September and Judge recovering from a rib stress fracture with a realistic late-August or early-September return—limiting additional plate appearances for each. Soto’s superior career walk rate and plate discipline have produced the higher seasonal total so far, while Judge’s lower game count and ongoing recovery constrain his ability to close the gap. Trader consensus at 94.5% for Soto reflects this accumulated lead and the comparable impact of their respective injuries on remaining opportunities.