MLBJuan Soto Overcomes JRod, Contract Talk to Win Home Run Derby00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintNational League's Juan Soto, of the Washington Nationals, bats during the MLB All-Star baseball Home Run Derby in Los Angeles on July 18, 2022. Mark J. Terrill/AP PhotoThe Associated Press7/19/2022|Updated: 7/19/2022LOS ANGELES—Juan Soto bet heavily on his own talent and health by turning down a massive, long-term contract extension from the Washington Nationals.Soto then went to the Home Run Derby at Dodger Stadium and showed why he almost certainly can’t lose.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Associated PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesHow Major US Stock Indexes Fared Nov. 14Nov 14, 2025Ohtani Is Unanimous MVP for 4th Time in Winning NL Honor as Judge Edges Raleigh for 3rd AL AccoladeNov 13, 20252 New Malaria Treatments Show Promise as Drug Resistance GrowsNov 13, 2025Truck Hits Pedestrians at Market in South Korea, Killing 2 and Injuring 18Nov 13, 2025Related TopicsHome Run DerbyDodgers stadiumJuan soto
