Corbin Burnes threw six one-hit innings in his Baltimore debut, and Matt Chapman homered twice in his second game with San Francisco. However, the standout performance of the week came from Juan Soto in his first series for the New York Yankees. Soto's impact was immediate as he played a pivotal role in the Yankees' four-game sweep at Houston. In the opener, he threw out the tying run at the plate in the ninth inning. The following day, he had three hits and a bases-loaded walk. Soto continued his stellar play by hitting a home run on Saturday night and delivering a clutch RBI single in the finale to secure a 4-3 win for New York.
With the health of Gerrit Cole uncertain, Soto's arrival has provided a significant boost to the Yankees. The trade that brought Soto to New York from Washington was a major deadline deal in 2022, and his performance has lived up to the hype. At just 25 years old, Soto's talent and impact on the field are undeniable.
