After turning down a 15-year, $440 million contract from the Washington Nationals, it was clear that Juan Soto's time in D.C. was coming to an end. Soto and the Nationals’ front office remained far apart during contract negotiations, and after some time, it became clear the relationship was too damaged to save.
MLB trade alert: San Diego Padres acquire Juan Soto
San Diego Padres receive: OF Juan Soto, 1B Josh Bell
Washington Nationals receive: LHP MacKenzie Gore, OF Robert Hassell III, SS C.J. Abrams, OF James Wood, RHP Jarlin Susana
The San Diego Padres are finalizing a deal to acquire superstar outfielder Juan Soto from Washington, sources tell ESPN.
One of the biggest deals in baseball history goes down, and it sends the 23-year-old to SD, where he will team with Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado.