Juan Soto, the Yankees star outfielder, will play in his second World Series on his 26th birthday after hitting a go-ahead home run in the ALCS. He is set to become a free agent and is expected to have multiple suitors, including the Yankees, Mets, Giants, Nationals, and other teams. Speculation on his potential contract value ranges from $432 million to over $500 million. Soto’s unique combination of talent, youth, and accomplishments make his impending free agency a rare and highly anticipated event in baseball history. The players with the most Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in their careers include Mike Trout, Mickey Mantle, Álex Rodríguez, Ken Griffey Jr., Henry Aaron, Eddie Mathews, Albert Pujols, Andruw Jones, and Frank Robinson. Rodríguez was the only one to reach free agency in his mid-20s, signing a groundbreaking 10-year, $252 million deal with the Texas Rangers in 2000. His representation by Boras marked a significant shift in the industry, potentially setting the stage for a wild offseason.
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After 17 starts with the San Francisco Giants, Justin Verlander finally secured his first win by pitching five shutout innings against the Atlanta Braves, allowing only one hit and leading the Giants to a 9-3 victory. The win breaks Verlander's 0-8 streak, the longest in franchise history, as San Francisco improves to 54-49 in the tight NL Wild Card race, aided by Rafael Devers' two home runs. Want More Context? 🔎
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