Juan Soto was supposed to the difference maker, the one who pushed the New York Yankees back to the top.They're one step away.Soto hit a three-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning and the Yankees advanced to their 41st World Series — and first in 15 years — by beating the Cleveland Guardians 5-2 in Game 5 of the AL Championship Series on Saturday night.

New York Yankees All Star outfielder, Juan Soto, can become a free agent following the World Series. If the Yankees do not extend his contract, Soto, who turns 26 October 25, will likely entertain a bidding war among several Major League Baseball teams. Soto’s current contract is $31 million with New York.

With the Yankees, Mets, Dodgers and Guardians on center stage this week, we build each team's case to land MLB's soon-to-be most sought-after superstar.

The New York Yankees defeat the Cleveland Guardians in Game 5 of the ALCS to reach the World Series. They will play either the Dodgers or the Mets.

Soto hit a three-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning and the Yankees advanced to their 41st World Series — and first in 15 years — by beating the Cleveland Guardians 5-2 in Game 5 of the AL Championship Series on Saturday night. Baseball’s biggest brand is going back to October’s main stage.

Juan Soto has been one of the best players in the MLB playoffs this season, putting the New York Yankees on the doorstep of their first World Series appearance in more than a decade. While Soto and the Yankees are focused on winning a championship,