Juan Soto participates in area for Crowning achievement Derby at Coors Area

This is an interesting article by The Associated Press from The Denver Post talking about several important events this week. The Associated Press recently published the article and I decided it was well worth sharing here.

SAN DIEGO — Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto is joining Monday’s All-Star Home Run Derby at Denver’s Coors Field.

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The 22-year-old, a first-time All-Star, began Wednesday with 10 home runs. He announced his participation on Instagram before the Nationals played at San Diego.

He joins Los Angeles Angels pitcher-designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso, Kansas City catcher Salvador Pérez, Oakland first baseman Matt Olson, Baltimore first baseman Trey Mancini and Colorado shortstop Trevor Story in the derby.

One spot remains open.

Alonso won the most recent derby in 2019.