What happened: Jon Heyman called Yoshinobu Yamamoto an all-time bargain at $325M, noting the total landed $100M above early projections. The valuation followed a Game 3 start in Atlanta with seven innings, one run allowed and 10 strikeouts.

Why it matters: That kind of length changes October math by saving high-leverage bullpen innings during a series Atlanta led 1-0 entering Game 3. Durable frontline October starts are the return a nine-figure rotation investment is judged against.

What to watch: Watch where Yamamoto lines up next if the series extends and how the rotation order handles full rest.