MLBJuan Soto Overcomes JRod, Contract Talk to Win Home Run DerbySavePrintNational 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 ArticlesStudent Is Shot in a Maryland High School and Another Student Is in Custody, Police SayFeb 09, 2026Dutch Speedskater Jutta Leerdam Wins Women’s 1,000 Olympic Gold With Fiancé Jake Paul in the StandsFeb 09, 2026How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Feb. 9Feb 09, 2026What Stood Out in This Year’s Super Bowl AdsFeb 09, 2026Related TopicsHome Run DerbyDodgers stadiumJuan soto
