But it paid off, as Chapman finished the postseason with four saves and 21 strikeouts in 15 2/3 innings, bringing the Cubs their first World Series since 1906. Theo Epstein went all in to acquire Aroldis Chapman from the Yankees at the deadline, giving up Gleyber Torres and three others for the flame-throwing lefty. How do you break a 108-year championship drought? You trade for the best reliever in baseball. The veteran hurler was able to do just that, going undefeated the rest of the regular season, earning ALCS MVP and going 4-1 with a 2.21 ERA in six postseason starts to help the Astros defeat the Dodgers in seven games to get his ring. Justin Verlander already had a Cy Young and an AL MVP, but when he was traded from the Tigers to the Astros in 2017, it was so he could go after a World Series ring that had eluded him for over a decade. His performance earned him World Series MVP.
He had eight RBIs and three home runs in the postseason, including a game-tying homer in the eighth inning of Game 4 and two home runs in the series-clinching Game 5. He was brought in mostly to have another right-handed bat in the order, but Pearce came alive in October. The Red Sox acquired Pearce from the Blue Jays in late June for minor leaguer Santiago Espinal. On a 2018 Red Sox team loaded with talent, it was journeyman Steve Pearce who was the star of the World Series. helping the Braves to the World Series win, here are some other players brought in at the deadline that helped their new team win a championship. It wasn’t just Soler, as Atlanta relied on other deadline acquisitions like Adam Duvall, Eddie Rosario and Joc Pederson to bring them a World Series title. 300 in the series with three home runs, including a three-run shot to open the scoring in the series-clinching game.
It’s safe to say the deal paid off for the Braves, as Soler collected World Series MVP honors, batting. Cardinals Make MLB History as First Team with Five Gold Glove WinnersĪfter starting the season with the Kansas City Royals, Soler was traded to the Braves at the deadline as Atlanta tried to fill the hole in the outfield left vacant by Ronald Acuna Jr and Marcell Ozuna.
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