Juan Soto's home run and at-bat was among the memorable postseason moments in recent Yankee history as the Yankees advanced to the World Series for the first time since 2009.

CLEVELAND—The New York Yankees traded for Juan Soto for one reason: to bring them their first championship since 2009, a drought long enough to qualify as an emergency in the Bronx.They were so certain that Soto was the missing piece that they were willing to part with five players in exchange for just one guaranteed season with him in their outfield.

Juan Soto hit a three-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning and the New York Yankees advanced to their 41st World Series by beating the Cleveland Guardians 5-2