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USA Today via Reuters

Jorge Soler made a return to where he had achieved his career’s greatest success. With the former World Series MVP now turning out for the Miami Marlins, his return to Truist Park first came with a ring presentation ceremony for their pennant-winning effort in the 2021 World Series.

The Atlanta Braves won the World Series after almost a quarter-century in 2021 and they have Jorge Soler’s efforts to thank for it. And they made their gratitude known when the Miami Marlins came to visit.

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The ring presentation happened before the game began as the World Series MVP came to Truist Park sporting Miami Marlins’ threads. Despite winning the ultimate achievement in baseball at the end of 2021, Soler saw his exit from the side in the 2022 off-season as a free signing.

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Signing on with the Miami Marlins on a three-year $36 million deal to start the 2022 season in Florida, the applause ran for him even in Braves Country.

Jorge Soler receives World Series 2021 Ring

The Braves manager Brian Snitker presented Soler with the ring before the beginning of their game to raucous applause from the crowd. Clearly, the hitter is still a fan favorite in Braves Country. Acquired on Deadline Day in 2021, Soler almost doubled his home-run tally to that point. And he kept his best for the most crucial moments, winning the Braves the pennant in November.

The Braves were glad to acknowledge Soler’s contribution to the effort. They even had the deadline day date engraved onto the ring to mark the shifting of fortunes for the Braves, with the clutch hitter making his way to the roster for the team.

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Soler seemed glad to receive the accolade, wearing it straight out of the box and flashing it for the cameras as well. The Braves were a surprise package. Most fans expected the LA Dodgers to make it out of the NLCS. However, the Braves not only surprised the National League but went on a stellar run to capture even the World Series in 2021 with a Game 6 victory at Minute Maid Park.

The ring is a special feature for the Braves of 2021. Featuring a variety of gemstones and adorned with a whole host of hidden features, the ring is surely one of the most memorable pieces to come from the Braves’ jewelry box. And Soler for one looks glad to have it.

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But do you think Atlanta can repeat their feat this year? Despite having lost free agents like Soler and Freeman, do they still have it in them? Or is the World Series a bridge too far?