The Yankees Went All-In on Juan Soto. Now He’s Carried Them to the World Series.
CLEVELAND—The New York Yankees traded for Juan Soto for one reason: to bring them their first championship since 2009, a drought long enough to qualify as an emergency in the Bronx.They were so certain that Soto was the missing piece that they were willing to part with five players in exchange for just one guaranteed season with him in their outfield.