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Washington Nationals' Juan Soto, right, celebrates past Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto after hitting a two-run home run off pitcher Spencer Howard during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) **FILE**

Juan Soto isn’t an NL MVP finalist, but he’ll have plenty more chances in the future

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto (22) reacts at first after his single during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Washington. Nationals first base coach Bob Henley, right. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nationals’ Soto youngest ever to win NL batting crown

Associated Press

New York Mets shortstop Andres Gimenez, back center, tags out Washington Nationals Juan Soto as Soto tries to steal third base during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Max Scherzer’s hamstring injury spoils Juan Soto’s return in Nationals loss to Mets

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Scherzer exits; Porcello gets 150th win, Mets top Soto, Nats

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto, back, celebrates with manager Dave Martinez, after the Nationals defeated the New York Mets 5-3 a baseball game in Washington, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) ** FILE **

Juan Soto to make season debut against New York Mets

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto, left, slides in ahead of a tag by Baltimore Orioles catcher Austin Wynns while scoring on a double by Howie Kendrick during an exhibition baseball game Monday, July 20, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) ** FILE **

Juan Soto reinstated to Nationals’ active roster after COVID-19 false positive debacle

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals Howie Kendrick, right, rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets in Washington, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Kendrick homers, Soto dances, Nats beat Mets 5-3 in return

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner, right, watches teammate Juan Soto, catches a fly ball during a baseball intrasquad game at Nationals Park, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Juan Soto reinstated from COVID IL, but not in Nats’ lineup

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto, left, slides in ahead of a tag by Baltimore Orioles catcher Austin Wynns while scoring on a double by Howie Kendrick during an exhibition baseball game Monday, July 20, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) ** FILE **

Juan Soto sidelined while waiting for D.C. Department of Health clearance

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Toronto Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr., right, celebrates his home run with manager Charlie Montoyo (25) during the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Tuesday, July 28, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

2 more HRs, 3 unearned runs help Blue Jays drop Nats to 1-4

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto runs the bases during an exhibition baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Monday, July 20, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) ** FILE **

Juan Soto out for opening night due to COVID-19

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto greets the home plate umpire before batting during a baseball intrasquad game at Nationals Park, Thursday, July 16, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

‘Welcome back’: Nationals get Juan Soto, Howie Kendrick in camp after delay

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto smiles during spring training baseball practice Monday, Feb. 17, 2020, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Juan Soto hasn’t let success dull love for game

By Thom Loverro

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg reacts after Houston Astros' Michael Brantley grounded out to end the fifth inning of Game 6 of the baseball World Series Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Strasburg, Nats top Astros 7-2, force World Series Game 7

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Howie Kendrick hits a two-run home run against the Houston Astros during the seventh inning of Game 7 of the baseball World Series Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) ** FILE **

Nationals top Astros in Game 7 to win 1st World Series title

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto reacts after posing out during the first inning of Game 6 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Adam Eaton, Juan Soto crush home runs to hand Nationals lead in Game 6

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Alex Rodriguez and David Ortiz take a selfie with Washington Nationals' Juan Soto before Game 3 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Juan Soto gets Happy Birthday serenade from crowd

Associated Press

Washington Nationals left fielder Juan Soto celebrates after their win against the Houston Astros in Game 2 of the baseball World Series Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in Houston. The Nationals won 12-3 to take a 2-0 lead in the series. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Juan Soto showing he belongs on national stage

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

In this Feb. 28. 2017, file photo, theWashington Nationals and the Houston Astros play a spring training baseball game at Ballpark of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Fla. The game was the first to be played in the new stadium, which serves as both clubs' spring training home. The Houston-Washington World Series, which began Tuesday, is the first in the modern era to feature teams that share a common spring training site. In 1942, the Cardinals and Yankees met in the Series after playing their spring games in the same St. Petersburg, Fla., ballpark but training at different sites. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File) **FILE**

Very complex: Nats, Astros share spring site, meet in Series

By CHUCK KING - Associated Press

In this Feb. 28. 2017, file photo, theWashington Nationals and the Houston Astros play a spring training baseball game at Ballpark of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Fla. The game was the first to be played in the new stadium, which serves as both clubs' spring training home. The Houston-Washington World Series, which began Tuesday, is the first in the modern era to feature teams that share a common spring training site. In 1942, the Cardinals and Yankees met in the Series after playing their spring games in the same St. Petersburg, Fla., ballpark but training at different sites. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File) **FILE**

Nationals, Astros begin season as spring training neighbors, end in World Series

By Chuck King - Associated Press